My uncle is also on one of those sex offender lists. He says life is actually easier when you live in a big city because people don't really know each other that well. Like, have you ever seen that movie "The Woodsman" with Kevin Bacon? If his charachter would have chosen a bigger population to move around after he got out of prison he could have blended in easier you know what I'm saying?
@@milimobwalya95 What about my uncles tips regarding life on the sex offender list? A simple "thank you sir" would suffice for helping you out with such hard-to-find information. You need to show some respect to the people that are helping you out in life Milimo.
@@artnone1257no, nobody is joking. The thousands of comments on this video aren't joking. Just because it didn't happen to you doesnt mean it isn't real. Nobody i know has heart disease so i guess that means it just doesn't exist right bud? See how ignorant you sound?
Smoked for 6 straight years without ever taking a break longer than 12 hours. Didn't realize how much it hampered me down until I decided to quit cold turkey just a few days ago. A lot of pacing around at night, (trying to minimize my use of sleeping medication.) My biggest challenge is that it's hard to keep my mind "still" without that nighttime toke before bed, but my memory's coming back and so is half of my monthly income.
lets go man, you got it!!!! I did stop as well 10 days ago after 15 years of smoking for the same reasons, too many lost opportunities :D i hope this time will be permanent
@@petrosfalieris786 I realize this was 3 months ago but wanted to say that you got this buddy! Even if you've relapsed since then, you can still do it.
@@wienerguy7822 you know doing once in a while isn’t bad….. it’s just getting hooked/addicted. Taking breaks soo your body doesn’t make it a “dependency” Etc.
Okay so it is 4:11 am and I can't sleep, so I feel like sharing my experience to whoever wants to read this. 29 yo here, been smoking daily for the past 7 years. I have always been kind of anxious and depressed person (I see it is pretty common among us). At the beggining weed seemed to help fight the anxiety. I would get home at night and just smoke a couple joints while playing videogames or watching documentaries, whatever indeed, weed made anything interesting enough, I just wanted to cope and not overthink. This was fine for, let's say, the first three or four years. Of course, tolerance built up and weed turned into straight routine. It stopped being fun, it stopped being magical. I would smoke and smoke expecting that blast from the first times. But of course that never happened again. During these past months and after finishing a PhD in pharmacy (oh the irony) I had a lot of free time. You would think I took advantage and pick up some hobbies, get exercise, be more social, whatever. But reality was I would be home for straight days or even entire weeks being "high" and just sitting in front of my computer. My motivation was buried underground, my happiness just non existent. It got to a point I was only living to smoke and get high again. I would go on vacation and be counting the days until I could get home and be wasted again. If I couldn't smoke for a day or two it just felt like the apocalipsis, like I wouldn't be able to go through it. Not to talk about money, what years ago could last for a month now I was smoking it in a week, and everytime I was running low on weed the anxiety of not being able to get more on time would be crushing me. I felt so guilty man... Like when you know you are doing the shit but still don't want to accept you need to change for good. Weed literally feel like a black hole for me, it would suck me in and not let me do any of the things I ever wanted to do. God, I can barely recall doing anything useful during these years (except from the PhD which I absolutely hated btw). I just feel like I have been living the same day over and over again for the last 7 years. Now I got a job which requires me to drive and I'm also moving with my amazing girlfriend (thanks god she understands my situation and supports me, I'm very thankful of it). That plus this feeling of guilt made me realize the time for change has come. Honestly, I don't want to quit weed, I still love it, but man, I know I have a toxic relationship with it and I just don't want to throw my life away because of it. I hope some day I can get to enjoy it with moderation, but now it is the time to quit for good. It is day 9 for me and I'm not gonna lie, this is awful. For me, physical symptoms are not being that hard, but mentally? Damn. The first 3 days I was probably top 10 irritable persons on earth. These last days I'm just depressed as fuck. I feel like a blank paper, like all emotions have been removed from me. I don't want to do anything, I have massive difficulties getting up from bed, eating is being so so hard, and I just can't get the energy nor the motivation to go outside and do activities. I don't want to blame myself, I knew it would be hard and I want to be patience. Both because I have knowledge about toxicology and the experiences from other users here I know these shitty emotions are just temporary. I think I'm now at the phase of having it idealized, missing it so much, wondering how can even enjoy life again without weed, how can I get through the day without that joint at the end of it as a reward. At the same time, I'm aware this is gonna pass and I will eventually have another perspective about it. As any other drug, nicotine or alcohol for example,or even an ex-partner, our brains just got used to release dopamine within their use. I'm missing it because that's the only thing my brain has associated to being "happy" or "feeling good". However, it will slowly readjust and eventually start feeling better by just doing normal things. About cravings, they come and go. Really, they don't stay there forever. I read in a guide you have to learn how to notice them, feel them and let them go. Get distracted, it doesn't matter what it is, just try to be busy, don't think. Specially the first days. We are all humans and nobody is perfect. I'm not going to say to you you should eat healthy three times a day, exercise, go for a 1h walk, be social. You probably don't feel like doing it or lack the motivation. It is okay, don't push yourself, this is already hard enough. If you find distracting endlessly scrolling twitter for hours go for it. If you want to play videogames the whole day go ahead. If you feel lazy as fuck to cook a healthy food just order a pizza or whatever. I think these first days the battle should be only against the temptation of consuming again, there is plenty of chances in the future to put in order other aspects of your life. Stay busy, be comfortable, however it is. Lastly, there are gonna be times when being busy is just not enough. Maybe you smell weed in the streets, maybe you see someone talking about in twitter, maybe you do something that triggers the nostalgia about it... Try to be strong. I found very useful talking about it with my friends and girlfriend. Try to get some support from others when you get overwhelmed. They are going to tell you they are proud of your commitment and how strong you are being, and most probably you just won't care (at least it happens to me, I feel just so numb). But hey, if you think about it, these people love you and want the best for you. Don't worry if you get too bitchy with them, they will understand, and you can always apologize after. For the last tip, if you really are questioning wheter weed is being helpful or harmful to you, don't doubt. It is being harmful. Not saying you should definitly quit, but question your reality. Your motivation pivots around smoking the next joint? Do you feel guilty about it? Are you less sociable? Do you feel you are stuck in the same day over and over again? Do you procrastine things for tomorrow so you can just get high for today? Do you feel like weed is dragging you away from friends, family, partners..? I know it is hard to get to this decision. For real, everyone here knows it, including me, you just have to read the comments. But hey, you are not alone, and that's almost beautiful if you think about it. You may be feeling like this is the end of the world and that nobody will ever understand you. I feel like that sometimes. Hell, I was feeling like that 1h ago when I started writing this. But reading other people experiences helps a lot, really. It is like a small community of people trying to be better versions of theirselves, even if the path to achieve it is dark and full of doubts. If anybody ever wants to share their experience or just want to talk feel free to reach me, we are all in the same boat. Okay now for real, last tip. If you decide to quit do it sooner than later. I know, it sucks, but if you say "I will quit at the end of the year" or some shit like that you are going to procrastinate it. If you are gonna commit, then do it. Finish your last supply (or don't if you feel strong or commited enough), throw away ALL your paraphernalia and get a fresh start starting tomorrow. Once you start quitting, you will find yourself with a lot of time you didn't have before. Think about something you always wanted to do and just go for it, we only live once. I love music, but I have always been to lazy (too distracted being high) to put time and effort on it. I decided to start learning music and how to produce it. With the money I'm gonna save now I'm going to buy a badass bass and learn to play the grooviest songs from Daft Punk. Fuck it. I want to be what I want to be, not what my adicction to weed forces me to be. You will probably read some retards saying things like "weed is not addictive" or "lmao I can go days without smoking and be perfectly fine". Good for them. Weed becomes addictive for only a small % of users (around 10%). Don't let them fool you around. It is like saying alcoholism doesn't exist because I can drink sometimes and not get addicted to alcohol. Again, anything that triggers dopamine release can become an addiction. This can be weed, opioids, benzos, alcohol, porn, sugar... For fuck sake, even your lover becomes more or less an addiction and that's why we feel soooo shitty when we go through a breakup. It is exactly the same thing, different cause. You want one more example? There is even people who get addicted to going to the gym. Tell them to stop going for one month. They will be miserable. You can trust me about this 100%, I studied it for years. I love weed, but saying it is not a drug or idealizing it as harmless is straight stupid or ignorant. Sleepiness is finally kicking in so it is time for me to go. I know I'm going to have the weirdest dreams and probably tomorrow I'm going to feel miserably again. But that's it. It is part of the process and honestly, I can't wait to start seeing the results. I know this post is long as fuck but I hope it helps to whoever it needs it. Be strong, stay strong. As Brandon Sanderson wrote in one of his books: "The most important step a man can take. It is not the first one, is it? It is the next one. Always the next step" Love u all even if I don't know you lmao ❤
@@nicolebenz3589 hi there! Best of lucks, you can do it but be patient with yourself Yea 3 months clean today indeed haha. Not gonna lie, I miss it a lot, but it is not cravings as the first days. Now I may think "how would this feel while high?", but I can do my everyday activities without the NEED to be high
If anyone ever warns you in the beginning that what they've typed is long, you better check before even getting into it. Ain't no way bruh. I'ma wish you luck and leave it at that👍
THC Withdrawal is no Joke. The world laughs because of the different levels of drugs like heroine and others. However, I have smoked for over 20 years. The withdrawal is long and hard. PRAY FOR ME please, that I find success.
The anger is uncontrollable… have to keep my cool at times. I find myself getting upset at little things that don’t matter. I know I’ll get through this. God bless you all.
I’m gonna be 22 next month been smoking every day since I was 17 weed,wax,real carts,fake carts etc. this is my third day clean been feeling very foggy, crazy headaches, night sweats, insane anxiety I just hope anyone who is struggling can see this and know you’re not alone stay strong
Keep eating bro, I’m in almost the exact same spot rn, last time a took a break I was 17, I’m 21, 22 in march and in also at day 3, you feeling the brain fog go away yet?
@@aidans4588 yes sir brain fog is getting a lot better I have been having these weird moments where sometimes I wake up and I feel very “high” for like 20-30 minutes not sure what it really is obiously I’m not high since I’m not smoking but I’m not really sure how else to describe it might be anxiety
I started when I was 13 with older friends. It became a habit, by 20 I was an alcoholic, abused Xanax and cocaine. 2 years ago I was using acid and went on a scary trip and felt as if my heart was going to explode. I laid in the shower, water on, crying for what seemed like hours. The crying made the feeling I had in my heart go away. I didn’t know that for 10 years I was suffering and needed to release all of the emotions that I’ve had bottled up in me for so long. I didn’t know how bad my childhood was until I met my wife and saw the way her family is. I thought the way I grew up was normal but it was far from it. I’m now 25 with a loving wife and three children, small business and god by our side. I used to tell my sister that I accept that I’m an addict and will probably die that way one day. If only I knew what god had in store for me. For everyone out there that is still trying to quit and the fact that your here watching this video may mean your close to it ❤ god bless everyone
2 months ago i thought i could never do it. here i am, 2 months sober; this is the longest i’ve been sober in 4 years and i have no intentions of going back. If you’re thinking about it, do it!!! you got this :) this man is giving out a lot of gems.
been smoking for 4 years straight daily and i didn't realize how much time I've wasted just getting high all day but now im 13 days in and am starting to feel a lot more mental clarity and calm. hope everyone going through this has the strength to keep going and dosen't give up
I smoked on and off for about 10 years. I recently just quit about 9 days ago and this time i experienced the worst withdrawal symptoms ever but i beat it and i will never smoke weed ever again do not want to experience those withdrawals ever again
So your saying that not being stoned is a different feeling? Dear lord wake up lol. Enjoy your break from it. And do it often. If you wouldn't get up and start drinking beer don't do the same with weed. I mean surely that's just common sense!
Nice bro. 7 days for me and the worst is over. Day 5 for me was the absolute worst, even tryn make myself cry. Day 6 was a complete 360, so crazy. Good luck 👍🏽
Day 6… This has to be one of the hardest things I’ve ever done with my life. I feel completely sleep deprived, have had so much anger and sadness overwhelm me. Today I’ve had major suicidal thoughts to the point where my family almost called the cops on me. Im going to keep going cause I know it will pass but if anyone has any words to say or tips it would be much appreciated. 🙏🏼
@@GurtyVideos Try think of the cost as something thats helping you. As for me, I was spending $50 or more a day on weed so $140 sessions a fortnight, or whatever works for you, is exponentially cheaper and could prove very beneficial
How’s it going man? How are you doing? Still here I hope? I wish I wasn’t 9 days late to this other wise I would have tried to help. I hope I still can!
totally relate to your story. Except for me i have zero cravings because the chest pain and paranoia keeps me not wanting it. I had similiar depressive thoughts, but let your brain adjust, you'll be glad you did. I feel compassion for you as I went through such emotional rollercoaster, I thought i would get locked up in a mental ward but thank God no, this too shall pass.
Smoked daily/all the time for almost 25 years straight. Longest break I ever took was maybe a week a couple times. I'm currently 35 days sober! Changed my diet, started exercising and have lost over 20lbs. Just all the improvements to my health and mind make me want to keep going! The insomnia in the first week was horrible but it gets better every day.
❓Which of the 2 types of trucker do you plan on becoming? 🔹1). A Smokey & The Bandit style trucker, who illegally smuggles truckloads of Coors beer from Golden Colorado to Texarkana TX? Or... 🔹2). A weed smuggler? If it's #1, and if you commit to hiring me to help keep the fuzz off your back, I'll commit to purchasing a 1970s Pontiac Trans Am to run interference for you.
31 days clean and I’ve been missing my bong after smoking every day for 7 years. But after watching this video, I’m honestly feeling like I can do this! Thanks for this ✌️
I’m 68 and on day 19…it’s extremely hard when you’re an older female. I have terrible anxiety along with tinnitus and am now in the insomnia phase. I’m working out, praying, eating cleaner. I quit cigarettes 24 years ago and don’t remember it being this hard to withdraw.😢 But I won’t relapse or quit.
Scared of what? You preferred being stoned to being sober! And did it without a break so what are you scared of? Just have a break from it ffs. If you drank alcohol the same time every day what would happen? I've never had a problem taking a break, or quitting for months and years at a time. It's upto you whether you want it in your life, if you do you won't stop.
@@sambranton3346Some people are scared of the withdrawal effects, especially those with mental disorders that may have been using weed medicinally. Everyone is different. A break being easy for you does not mean it’s easy for everyone, hence this video.
the same... im reading comment.. feel better i know it will be the best decsion of my entire life but still that mind game for lvl 5 is hard to cope with it im on day21 of soberity
@@isarz1512 3 days post quitting first felt major anxiety shaking sense of doom and crying like a baby, but right now i feel neutral and numb how is your journey you must be around 30-40 days in if you havent relapsed, how are you feeling?
@@1C1V1 didnt relapsed stoped counting day by day:) now i count month by months im in my second month of soberity.. i have kinda forgot my addiction to weed.. kinda managed to change my personality.. my MIND (the thoughts) is in my control now // there is still a little bit of ups and downs in my mood and its because of my BODY as subconscios mind (the feelings) still working on that. im sure i will never ever use any drug..sugar..or anything harmful for me im very alive healthy strong confident and kinda spiritual waking up early ..meditation.. healthy diet.. cold shower ..workout.. trade Btc... studying how body_mind_soul works.. helping others.. i feel FREE , Looking for nothing :) im happy thanks to Dr.Frank just started a new life planning to get married...
I quit smoking once before about 7 years ago. Picked it up again and have been smoking about an ounce every 7-10 days for the last three years. This time the withdrawals are so much worse. I keep tasting it in my mouth which is the absolute worst part psychologically. “Withdrawal is addiction leaving the body.” Thank you for a new mantra.
I’ve been tapering for a week, then smoked a tiny amount yesterday and for three hours was having the worst psychotic high, and thinking this is what being high REALLY is. I am going to go cold turkey for next 3 days and lean into the physical withdrawals with this new thought of this is the addiction leaving my body. Then I m going to do a 5:1 CBD that I have in the house so I don’t put my family through my anger, anxiety, depression, etc. the 5:1 is another tapering mechanism, as I think cold turkey for me is too scary. Dealing with the mental withdrawal is going to be much more difficult I know.
@@nicolasstojanov8485 I’d say you are getting to that point. It took about 4 months for me to feel totally physically fine id say. Super worth it and please keep going. I hit my 1 year recently !
I started smoking weed since my teenage, switched to cigarettes. Spent my whole life fighting Cigarettes addiction. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 6 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.
Thanks for sharing your story. That's rough I sympathize. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health. I will pray for you all.
Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms? I'm really interested in treating my mental health without Rxs. I live in Australia don't know much about these. I'm so glad they helped you. I can't wait to get them too. Really need a reliable source 🙏
Congrats! I'm really happy for you that your wife decided to help you. I always admire those who beat their addiction. Knowing it's possible to fix your life knowing there's people out there that have done what I thought was impossible gives me hope I will make it through as well. Those who share their experiences don't know how much it helps when you're about to give up, it gives you the strength knowing somone who actully know what it's like to go through this tell you it's possible, it's not the same somone telling you you can do it when they have no idea what it's like, but hearing somone who knows what it's like that helps a lot since you understand it firsthand and made it out gives so much hope. so thanks for sharing.
Currently 3.5 days into the quitting process. The last time I attempted to quit was a little over 2 years ago, I made it to about 3 months. The pink cloud phase kicked in, and I let my brain convince me I could enjoy cannabis responsibly and infrequently at that point. Within 2 weeks of relapse, I was right back where I started. It took me another 2 years to work up the courage to quit again, and this time I know I can never go back. It's so easy to feel like you're the only person in the world who feels the way you do, and this community you have developed is truly a life saver. Seeing lots of comments from people on the same "level" of quitting as me. To all those people, we've got this!!
Hey bro, how did it go? I'm on day 3.5 now, it's 4:30 am and I have to be up at 7 for work ... only the 4th night in a row of terrible sleep. Good job I'm not an accountant working in the height of tax return season.. oh wait
I’m on day 6 and it feels like I’ve been going for 3 months 😭😭 This is so hard and I decided to do it in a time of very high stress because I just didn’t want to wait one more day… A few weeks before quitting I recorded a series of videos for myself while having a panic attack and I said “My only options are to end it all or change my life. Look at me. Whatever you do don’t go back.” and it’s been the only thing keeping me going. Yes what I’m going through right now sucks and I wish I could just eat an edible and feel relief, but I know that I’ll just have to go through everything all over again because I can’t build the life I want and also be addicted to weed.
I was a daily user for years definitely was smoking to numb my emotions and all the pain from my childhood and it recently got to a point where the weed didn’t make my anxiety go away it started to amplify it to the point I was having pretty frequent panic attacks. I also decided to quit during a high stress time my dad was recently killed and I’m expecting a son with my wife and everything was snowballing so I decided to quit cold turkey currently struggling on day two with bad anxiety
Update a month later and I seriously can’t believe it’s only been one month… I’ve been doing great!! I took nibbles of edibles a few times when I thought I had nothing better to do and I enjoyed the first few times, but I still felt guilty. The last time I did it I got very paranoid and I finally understood that there’s no better feeling than being sober and in control of your emotions. I don’t know when that was but I haven’t had cravings ever since. I managed to pass my semester in college and now in vacation I feel so good being sober and excess stress-free that I was able to get off my bipolar meds and adderall and I can finally say I feel like myself again. The brain fog from withdrawal was INSANE and it lasted more than 2 weeks for sure, but I’m glad I can finally think again. It also really helped that my friend who I used to sesh with regularly also quit. Support is seriously underrated!!
@@oXahusTz I’m rotting for you!! It’s very hard to face yourself and your emotions but you’ll feel so much better once your soul and your thoughts are on the same page. Your relationship with your wife and son will surely benefit from this sacrifice. My condolences about your dad, I bet he’s rooting for you too. ❤️ You got this!!
@@angelvalentynn thank for the encouraging words it does feel good knowing how to deal with your own emotions instead of burying them in any sort of substance coming up in three weeks been tempted a few times but I know I don’t want to start over
5 days clean now been smoking bud for 30 years im 46 now, time for a change for my health and Bank balance. Your videos are a great help to me at the moment 👍
Nausea was so bad for me, worst I had ever felt it before. Walking and staying standing up literally makes you feel like at least 50% better. I hope this can help. Oh, and hot showers and ICE cold water!
In my country weed is illegal but I still managed to smoke everyday since last 5 years. Since last 2 years its wake and bake. Weed has started to control my life. I don't travel anywhere thinking how I might get high there. Off late I realised it is getting in the way of me running full throttle. I have a decent job but I performed poorly at work , was okay to do nothing but smoke weed everytime I felt bored , infact it has just became a chore which I have to do everyday , Lost a girlfriend because she couldn't take my habit of wake and bake . I am literally on day 1 of quitting right now but I am all motivated . Deleted all the dealers numbers. Threw away sheets , crusher and bong to garbage this morning. Problem is I live alone and have a stressful job. Hardly any friends at work. I hope I make it this time.. I smoked last joint last night and today is the first day in almost 6 months without waking and Baking. Edit 09.01.22 : After keeping sober for 12 days , I faced a stressful situation at work and relapsed 😔 . I don't know what to do now Edit : 18.07.2022 - I finally gathered the courage and saw a psychiatrist yesterday. He diagnosed me with Bipolar disorder. He said weed is just a superficial action of the problem that I have within. I got married in May and thankfully my wife is there to support me this time. I am currently 4 days sober but I am on anti anxiety and anti depressant meds. I am getting upset stomach of these medicines but it's okay I am willing to face all these for few months . I want to get out of this rathole now. Bless me guys..
You got this. Relapse is a normal thing. Just get back on that horse. I always fall off the wagon 2-3mo. mark. It happened again and I’m on day 3 of withdrawal. There’s virtual zoom meetings which helps. Get a sponsor and find new connections at the meetings. God’s got you in control & He’s much stronger than weed, remember that. It’s the stupid demons trying to keep u from your dreams & goals. Don’t let evil win. If the other side (sobriety) for you weren’t so great, the devil wouldn’t care. Don’t let anything or anyone steal your dreams. Quit, go travel. I miss the deep/real connections I used to have w/ ppl. Weed silently kills your soul little by little #SlowDeath #HangInThere
Hi, I was diagnosed with bipolar as well, i have been 2 months off weed and now and my mind is soooo different, calmer etc and I don’t get severe anger moments & emotional ones anymore. I wonder if I am bipolar or it was just the big weed use that was effecting my brain for soo long? 🤔I do remain on anti depressant medication though.
@@Anonymous-we6ec Same here man.. I am off weed 2 weeks now.. I am not getting those sudden anger bouts. Even If I get I get calm easily then I used to when I was on weed. Though I am on anti anxiety and anti depressant meds right now. But I hope I'll make it well this time..
I'm 4 days in and the insomnia is chronic..Start back at work tomorrow just hope I get some shut eye tonight. 15 years 3gram a day everyday I just feel if I do not change nothing will change.. Wish me luck 🙏 Thanks for upload
I'm on day 3, been sleepin like sheeeeet and sweating nasty amounts at night - but it feels good - it's crazy to be dependent on something to literally eat and sleep
I cannot tell you how much I appreciate you and all of the quitting weed content that you have put out. I am on day 3 of yet another attempt at quitting weed. However, this time I feel very committed and your videos have me feeling so informed and like I am not alone. Thank you so much for all of your work.
@@derickpag your life would have improved with you still smoking weed and if life didn’t improve your not doing it right and it’s your own fault .weed is a treats a lot of illnesses if you smoke cigs or drink booze you have a lot bigger problems then weed. Y’all are not druggies you smoked a little weed calm down it’s not like your quitting pills or having alcohol withdrawals y’all sound so childish like do y’all needa go to aa of na to talk about how you smoked 1 bowl of weed to much
Day 5….. 20 years lost 😞 The 2nd night I was up all night drenched in sweat! Felt good today but have explosive anger, and no joy 🥲. Obviously weed is TERRIBLE for the body, the withdrawal proves it. It was my escape from emotional pain, so it’s tough. Not turning back now!
I really appreciate this. I'm on day 7 of 32 years of addiction. Zero cravings which is really good, because I realized it just gave me anxiety, panics, chest pains/tightness, and made me gain weight. I lost 7 pounds from being depressed, but slowly coming out of it. One of the biggest reasons I don't want it in my life anymore, is it made me recluse socially, and when i used weed, would make me not go out but stay in and be paranoid and lonely. I'm way more mentally active now, which made anxiety worse for a time, but lemon balm helps calm me.
How’s your anxiety? Because I have zero cravings because the chest pain/tightness and anxiety I’m on day 3 and my anxiety/irritation is my biggest problem!!
@@ryanmse30 i just felt like I needed weed to basically feel normal…and it would give me weird feelings in my chest only when I smoked, but the anxiety/Irritability was the main reason like when I wasn’t high or even felt like my high was going down I would instantly fee anxious and irritated like I haven’t smoked for days but it would be couple hours. Even when I felt like my weed supply was low I would have fear…I just think it’s time for me move on from my daily smoking days.
@@hassm7940 Good luck on the journey. Now that I'm feeling better the cravings are hitting. Had a dream last night where I was at the beach and I smoked in the dream, part of weed i miss like the relaxation. But same as you weed would cause chest pain/tightness and fear. But i love being sober and more intelligible without weed.
Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!
Yes, dr.sporessss. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.
I remember several years ago I suffered from severe depression and mental disorder. I was addicted to illicit pills, alcohol, and smoking until I was recommended for psilocybin mushroom treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly I'm 8 years clean now. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against anxiety and depression.
To be honest, mushrooms are one of the most amazing things on the planet and it is natural, they serve in many ways not only for mental related issues.
Can you help me with a reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. It is very hard to get a reliable source here in New Zealand. Really need!
Yes, Sporeville. I had the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction... Mushrooms definitely made a huge difference to why I'm clean today.
I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He's 59 & has many mental health issues plus probably CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD knows if it is common for an obsession with violence.
Dr. Frank This is 6 weeks for me after a 40 year habit. No one talks about this. Your videos have been a life saver. The comments have been so supportive and the community you are building is amazing. Words cannot express how grateful I am for this content. Your delivery and non judgement and matter of fact news is so soothing and comforting. I return to this channel daily, sometimes hourly. Keep going. The world needs you. ❤❤❤❤❤
My husband sent me this video, I’ve been wanting to stop smoking for a while now but the fear and pain from stopping (the withdrawals) have held me back. Thank you to the creator of this video and everyone commenting! Your words are very encouraging! I really want to quit and pray this time it will stick. I’ll def keep these tips in hand.
Been smoking weed daily for years now. Multiple times a day! I’m 23 days clean now and I don’t notice withdrawal symptoms? Guess my mind and body are stronger than I thought 😊
Thank you for the vids iv been a heavy cannabis oil smoker for over 25 years never missed a day. Now I'm on day 5 and its hard today was the first day i could eat. feeling sober is great. i never had any muscles pain so working out is really helping. Cannabis was a big part of my life. cannabis made my life and then took it away I'm done with it thank you....
Dr. Frank, I know everyone in the comments is preaching about it, but you will seriously never be able to understand the impact you’re making on this world. A lot of people have tried to make videos like this and help people, but your videos just hit different. You’re like the brother I always needed. You’re like the dad I always needed. You always say to “surround yourself with positive people” and I’m constantly surrounding myself with your videos and right now in my life, you’re my best friend 🙏 I needed to find you so bad and I know 100% that anyone coming across your videos needs you just as bad, if not more. Thankyou so much for all of your efforts and understanding. You’re literally the best person on RUclips 🙏 THANKYOU THANKYOU THANKYOU!
I’m on day 4 of quitting after smoking for 6+ years heavily daily. I slept last night with some ZZZquil and felt a lot better today, still just feel anxious and sort of disassociated with very little appetite. I just want to be done with disassociating and gain my life back. I don’t hate weed, I just hate what it does to me. I have a horribly addictive personality and anything that brings me relief I abuse. I can’t wait to get through the rest of this withdrawal.
Delta-9 THC causes tolerance, dependence, and withdrawals with chronic use, and is also highly rewarding(not like something like methamphetamine, but the level of dopamine release in the vta is similar to other natural drugs that can cause addiction(morphine, cocaine, nicotine, ethanol)). It isn't just you. Delta-9-THC literally has significant addiction potential(significant, meaning it is very prevelent/possible, and this is measurable, not that most people have this issue).
I hit a 9 days clean streak then something happend I fell back for a whole week almost again tried my best and hit a 6 day streak then life came in my way and I again fell back, but this time I did not let it go for more than 1 day.. , Now I'm back at another streak and its been 4 days, I'm gonna take it for 5-6 months at least this time, as I have a good reason/support - I had some underlying dental problem and got 2 of my tooths extracted and the dentist asked me to let the gums heal and come back after 3 months for the continuation of treatment. LIke this comment, I'll take it as a motivation, no matter what week/month/year I can always come back and look at this comment and cherish if I succed. 🙂
Just started week 6 of no THC. Really finding the holidays to be a challenging time to stay sober through. Ended up getting drunk last night at Christmas dinner which I've never really had a problem with but there was a heavy dose of temptation to smoke today to get rid of the hangover. For anyone considering getting a buzz on, let me be your guinea pig and tell you I can't recommend drinking for anyone thinking it's a good alternative if you're in recovery from weed or nic. Leads to heaps of temptations and lack of inhibitions that just make it a shitty, potentially self-sabotaging decision. Merry Christmas to all!
Cannabidiol is way better than ethanol. Kratom too, although it is like delta 9 thc as far as withdrawal after chronic large dose use by itself(some other drugs used in combination can block that effect like compounds in ginger or dxm etc.).
I had a friend who used to do so much coke he almost died, so then he went to weed and this guy buys a pound or two every couple of months. The guy smokes practically every waking moment of his life. He's a successful business owner with a lot more energy than me though so I guess he's the exception to the rule about potheads, but you see how the addiction only transfers to the next thing, it doesn't cease.
I’m 70 and I’m going through going through withdrawals from the carts I was Covid-19’s and still wanted to smoke that’s when I said I’m addicted and I have to quit thanks for your videos
Started when I was 13 bc of depression, anxiety and schizophrenia, it helped for a good year and went to psychedelics and opiates after my tolerance was too high. I tried to od a few months ago and went to the psychward. Both my mental and physical health declined heavily. Currently 3 days sober and I’m so thankful to have people in my life to help me cope
Looking by that judgement day profile pic your from the north east of the Uk. If you ever need a talk we can talk about mc jet and techno t and old venue tapes. Hope your staying strong pal
I'm currently on day 3 of being off of weed, and it is hell. I smoked three times in a day for about 3 - 4 weeks, and I hate it. My stomach is constantly hurt, I feel nauseous, I keep throwing up, I have bad anxiety, and it is a lot worse right now. But, going cold turkey will help me in the long run, I hope.
First of all I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. I'm happy to see people taking this huge step to better themselves and their lifestyle. For anyone reading, this is my third time quitting weed, however I feel great and have minor withdrawal symptoms when compared to my first 2 tries. I believe this is due to setting goals and objectives while visioning my future self. I advise everyone to set these goals and objectives and work towards those as this is the best cure to quitting any addiction. I believe in all of YOU so stay strong and fulfill your dreams ✌️💯
Im 16 and i started smoking around 10-12 years old hanging out with stupid people im jogging every 5:30 am - 9pm and not craving to smoke trust me it is easy as a young person but worser craving as your young don't smoke don't do stupid stuff like me as a kid start jogging and working out i smoked my last rollup today and gonna fully stop drink protein shakes a iced coffe and go jogging daily so i can join the army wish me luck I'll keep everyone updated and talk about my cravings and what they feel like
These videos really helped me but what helped me is he most was connecting with the word of god and realizing he has a better plan for my life. Giving my will to him and telling my friends and family I couldn’t stand the embarrassment of telling them I smoked again. It’s been almost 4 weeks and I’ve Been so blessed
Longest I went was 10 days and at that point I had crazy insomnia and folded. Don't get me wrong I love the feeling of being high, a good high without paranoia. The withdrawal symptoms for me is forcing me to quit. Not even 24 hours later I get withdrawal symptoms and I swear I get them all. First I get cold/hot, sweating like crazy, insomnia, upset stomach, shakiness, anxiety. I feel like I start getting better after 5 days but still at 10 days I noticed there were still symptoms. Probably takes the full 4 weeks to recover, just haven't made it there yet. Oh man this sucks so bad right now! Can't keep doing this to myself as I have to go through these withdrawal symptoms every time I run out of weed or want to quit. Not sure if it's from the weed being so potent and my tolerance is through the roof. I noticed I was smoking just to feel normal and sometimes I barely felt a buzz, even though the weed is strong. Really not in a good head space right now. I want to quit, but love it at the same time! Double edged sword for me.
1 month sober for the first time, really starting to accept that this is really happening and that I am breaking the cycle. :) good luck to everyone, much love.
@@AddictionMindset yes I do and I’m quoting carts by the way and I’m a little over weight so I think it’s gonna take a little longer for me but thanks for the help man
Day 1: Fear Day 2: Exitement Day 3 - 7: Physical symptoms Day 7 - 90: Mind symptoms Day 7 - 90: anhedonia (feeling no joy for some days) Day 30 - 365: Hold Steady days Day 90 - 365: Pink Cloud Syndrome Day 90 - 365: Paws & Recovery Day 365+: Focus & keep going 👍 I have been smoking for 5 years now. I've stopped a couple of times, maybe a day or two but going through excrusiating axiety. Today I decided to quit definitively, its time to do something, my life is going down and I won't just stare and do nothing. Today is day 1, hour 0.
You have helped me so much I have stopped smoking because of your videos and I have relapsed again and then I go back to watching your videos and they help me every time but this time I have changed completely. Thank you… we’ve never met, but you have been a big impact in my life I’m 19 thank you keep helping people!!❤
Day2 of no smoking! I know it's gonna get worse before it gets better but there is no going back. I've been suffering with CHS, but this morning I didn't have the urge to vomit and that's because I quit smoking! Your videos are keeping me on track. Thank you! TO EVERYONE ON THEIR QUITTING JOURNEY, WE GOT THIS, STAY STRONG! ❤❤❤
I smoked nearly daily for 2 years and I’m currently on day 7 and I feel fine, not much irritation or loss of appetite etc. but my question is if I smoke a gram tomorrow then wait another week and smoke again will this be fine and will I still feel better even though thc isn’t eliminated completely ? Thanks.
@@bunnyholez a million times betters now! It has been 1 month and 29 days now, I tell my friends and everyone else that I just don’t anymore. But yea it’s been just about 2 months, I don’t agree with this guys steps but I suppose it’s who you are, I’ve been so much happier and all around more productive and able to think much more clearly.
@@MrZujv hey man, yea it’ll be probably about 2 weeks or so before you actually feel like 80-90% better. I’d never sweat or felt that bad in a long long time! But I promise only a little longer it’ll get better, I’m on about 4 months now and I still get cravings to smoke but for the most part there not as intense as what they used to be. It’s worth it man, you got it! Treat yourself with something you enjoy with the money you’ll be saving lol. You deserve it
@@tylerpenner5881 hey just wanted to update ya, on 2 weeks now and i woke up today a felt like the weight was lifted off my shoulders, it’s weird but i just feel free now, thank you for the advice i don’t wanna sound chest but that was exactly what i needed to hear thank you. i don’t think i’m ever going back to it
I've been smoking with no breaks at all for 11 years. The past 5 years it's been an eighth of wax every two weeks. I'm on day 4 of no weed. My anxiety is through the roof. Hands get numb. I'm extremely irritable and want nothing more than to relax with a hit of wax. I'm powering through but I know this will be the hardest thing I've ever done in my life. I just hope I can keep the willpower and positive mindset to make it to the end. Thanks for your tips and for laying out what I should expect in the coming months. Knowing others have been through this and have been successful helps me reason my way through this.
did you have a loss of appetite for like a week straight? its like i wanted to throw up all food but I can drink water, today I started eating a little more but only soft foods like fruit and yogurts.
Watching these videos have been one of my only sources of support throughout this. I’m on day 6 after almost 6 years of smoking almost every day. I’ve been having massive panic attacks where my heart rate will be above normal for like an hour or two. It’s been very scary. It’s been more manageable, each panic attack shorter than the last. It’s been tough trying not to touch bud especially when my partner and friends constantly smoke. Anyways, make sure y’all stay hydrated!! Dehydration can trigger heart palpitations when you’re going through withdrawal. Learned that the hard way.
I'm on day 6 as well today, if your partner and friends are still smoking, you can ask them to do it when you're not around, it really helps to isolate yourself from the drug. It's my second attempt this year and last time I managed to stay sober for 23 days, but relapsed after accidentally bumping into my friends who were smoking mad amounts of dank at that moment. Stay strong, you can do it.
@@nokomentsEVH thank you for this reply, I’m def gonna talk to them about that 🫶🏼 stay strong as well!! One day at a time. We’re here for each other here :)
@@4xe4lotlolhope your doing good still bro im also dealing with rhe bad panic attacks and heart palpitations its such a relief to see that im not the only one that has had these same withdrawal symptoms currently on day 13 and i couldnt want to be further away frm bud
Mane y'all be saying u smoke weed but is not high enough or never even smoked moon rocks sun rocks shatter wax most y'all don't know what that is PS it's still Marianna I'm 17 could out smoke most y'all if not then everyone who cliked on this video 😢😂😂😂
Great video. Something that really helps me is keeping in mind that the anxiety of quitting is way easier to tolerate than the anxiety of using when you know it isn’t serving you anymore. Cannabis withdrawal can be absolutely brutal and on par with a milder more protracted opiate withdrawal IMO, but it feels so good on the other side.
This video changed my life!! I’ve been trying to quit smoking weed pretty much since I started over 10 years ago. I always knew that it wasn’t the best for me, but I couldn’t stop relying on it for my anxiety. I started therapy last march and during my first session I told her I was there because for some reason I couldn’t stop smoking. I’ve been digging and trudging through my shadows, healing from my past and I got to a point where my anxiety was better but I still couldn’t stop smoking because I couldn’t get past the withdrawal symptoms. I’m now on day 5 without smoking whereas before I could never make it past day 2. I feel more at ease with the symptoms knowing that it’s only temporary, whereas addiction has the potential to last forever. My cravings are easier to settle because of the anchors you’ve offered and I feel like I finally have my life back and I can focus on what’s actually important again. Thank you infinitely 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@@AddictionMindset I'm a bodybuilder at heart I though it would help me eat more sleep better and be less sore which it may help with that but I feel the last few years weed is stopping me from moving forward like a brick wall I have to get it out of my way I have been scamming myself out of my potential and I feel like its a crossroads dreams or weed. dreams all the way
@@AddictionMindset I started RUclips when I was 12 I'm 19 now and I've privated most of my videos I feel it calling me back like its what I'm suppose to do
I dont get it. Why is legit, everyone talking about do or dont? Why do you always (not only with weed) have to stop or keep going? I think you can still consume if you can minimize it.
This is my fifth time quitting. I'm at the end of week one. Anxiety, insomnia and sweat.It's something that I have experienced before. Also I am very irritable. It's hard for my family to be around me. Most of my family would wish that I would start back up again. Each time I relapsed, I thought that I could smoke in moderation. I am going to use the hack. Where I think of the last time I smoked instead of the first time I smoked. Each time I relapsed was because the first joint I smoke. Was good but not good enough. Believe people when they say you cannot smoke in moderation. I've never made it past four months. If anybody reading this wants, solid advice is that you cannot smoke in moderation. If you do, it won't be what you expect.
When I met my boyfriend 3 1/2 years ago he was on his 6th year of chronic smoking. As two young naive teens I decided the best way to relate to him was to also smoke. I have smoked for 3 1/2 years ever since I’ve known him, and we are now on day 3 of being sober. We found your videos after stopping, and giggled at how much we relate to you and this video. We want a better life, and we want to be healthy again in every way. I hope everyone who’s needing a sign to stop that this be it. Nothing is more important than your life being healthy, and important to you. Marijuana is not your friend in the long run, it’s just your friend for a few hours. Thanks so much for your content, and we will keep pushing for a better future. Bless ❤️
We are completely clean now!! It gets easier every day man. We worked together as a team, and tried to beat the demon in the room which is addiction. Very blessed to regain my body and mind back. It wasn’t an easy battle
I have a good one, I've stopped smoking just doing this: "Stop smoking and breaking everything in my backyard when the stress came in until it's gone" but be careful...don't kill people or other animals in the process...I know it's tempting
What a messagebro. I finally quit meth heroin and fetynal working on 9 months. MRijuana is next. Been doing this shit half my life and was supposed to do great things with sports. Its not worth it.
I've been a daily smoker for the last 28 years and am on Day 3 of my latest attempt to quit. In my experience this video is spot on with the withdrawal symptoms and the timeframe in which they occur, so I consider this an invaluable resource. I dare say I'll be revisiting this video in the days/weeks ahead.
For me there was no excitement phase in the beginning, i went to detox straight away, just sweating and crying and being irritated since the first 12 hours
Hey I'm curious OzzyDrongo how'd you do? You sound like me, I'm on like day 6 or 7 now and it's still brutal - didn't help that I pushed my smoking to insane levels over the last say 5 or 6 years. I'm 41 this year and I refuse to waste any more of my productive years. My kid deserves better. Anyway I hope you're doing well but regardless all the best.
@@benwoodbridge4967 same here. 42 years old and been smoking since I was 15. More on then off. Day 62 and I feel absolutely horrible. Everything seems to be going wrong. My mental health is really taking its toll on me. I’m hoping the best of luck to you.
If you guys are struggling at that age then the future seems bleeker for me. I'm only 26, I don't have any relationships, no motivation, habits or goals. Just weed and anime. 😢
@@logisticsguy You still have so much time bro. If I could go back to 26 and sober up my life would be very different today. I had bigger issues than just weed but if it's a problem in your life and holding you back it's all the same. Think about it please mate. Just say you quit today. You could hit 30 with 4 years off the pot. At 40 (my age) you would have left it behind 14 years ago and you could be literally ANYWHERE. Don't make the mistake I did. Your late twenties go by fast and your thirties much faster. Seize the day bro. You got this.
I'm nearly 44 hours in now. I'm focused on my health, and saving over $5,000 a year by not spending it on smoke. My insomnia has always been terrible so that's nothing new. My anxiety levels are off the charts though. This is the hardest part for me. My irritability when I'm sober is much worse, so sometimes I genuinely wonder if this is really the best thing for me personally. I know it's the best thing for my lungs, I'm not sure it's the best thing for my mind though. We'll see.
I smoked for 30 years daily, from joints to blunts. I got a city job two years ago and they do real random tests. I refused a test because I knew I would’ve burned a hole in the cup. Luckily my union allows you ONE fuck up. I quit cold turkey and it was NOT a problem at all. Weed is not a physical addiction it’s psychological so just be strong. I started working out and meditating and after about two weeks I was good. Be strong and disciplined, your body will thank you.
Bro being anxious, insomnia and breaking out in sweats is not psychological. People become physically dependent on weed otherwise they would be able to quit with no problem .
@@jaydot4956 well I didn’t have anxiety or break out in sweat so how do you explain that? Maybe your weed person was lacing it with some other substance because it’s not a physical thing. At least not with me or anyone else I’ve asked. They’re putting all kinds of other drugs in with the weed so maybe that’s the problem. Stay foced man, you can kick that habit.
Watching your videos gives me so much confidence. I’m currently on day 9 of no weed after 12-13 years of regular smoking. I’ve tried to quit before and never got past 3-4 weeks and I now realise it was the pink cloud stage. I felt amazing and untouchable but then something bad would happen and I’d immediately go back to smoking. I’m approaching this time from a more mature and educated point of view. I’ve accepted that the next year or two of my life may be very up and down while still staying determined to push through it and keep focused on both small short term goals and more significant long term goals. Just one question, when can I expect to start putting some healthy weight back on? That’s the main reason I’m quitting, my body is so drained and weak and I really need to add some healthy weight back to my frame. Thanks again dude you’re saving lives on this channel, literally!!!❤
I was sober for 2.5 years out of the last 3 years. I've experienced many different levels of withdrawals. From demons with infinite black pits for eyes staring at me as i went to sleep to irritability and sleep issues. Weed withdrawals are no joke. Lean on people when you're weak and keep moving forward
I’ve just given up smoking and this is the first time I’ve ever felt the nausea. Makes me wonder if it’s down to the strength of the weed I was smoking. I’m also not usually someone that sweats much and over the past couple of days I’ve been sweating and jittery, like I’m on some kind of amphetamine.
Started every day with a joint for over 12 years. On average, I would smoke between 10 to 15 joints throughout the day. I quit last month and there was no withdrawal whatsoever, I was a bit anxious and didnt enjoy eating for about 3 days, but that was it.
I’ve been smoking pot since I was 18 and I am 39 now and I just quit cold turkey and had absolutely no withdrawal at all. Pot stays in the fat of your body for up to 30 days so you don’t withdrawal off of it because you have it in your system for long periods of time after you quit. So whatever your smoking has something in it that is not normal or it’s bad weed. People don’t withdrawal off of weed that’s a fallacy!!
Rehabilitation is big business and customers fail several times before success which is good for that business. Overdose deaths from heroin have something that is never reported but is common to all those deaths and that is alcohol. Alcohol is usually what interacted with the drug and caused the heart and lungs to stop functioning.This happens when using narcotics and mixing it with drinking alcohol, but marijuana is not a narcotic. Marijuana makes the user feel good and that is why people use it, we all want to feel good. Marijuana was not illegal 100 years ago but today marijuana is crossbred for a more potent strain and not like what was available in the past. Today's strains can and does cause anxiety in many people.Stopping the habit will have the side effect of craving it which is caused by ceasing to feel good. As i said in another comment coffee drinking will have the same effect when you stop using it and coffee is everywhere and it is a drug. This video will cause to think about marijuana in your waking hours when you should stop thinking about it and stay busy doing other things.
On day 20, first week was actually pretty good just lots of dreams but it started to hit hard at the end of the second week, nausea, blood pressure spikes, flu symptoms, sweats, aches and pains. Last few days have been very rough, hope it gets better quick because I'm thinking about smoking again just to feel not terrible!
Week 12 and it's much better now, got noticeably better after month 2 but I was a heavy smoker who did it for years. There is light at the end of the tunnel, it may take a few tries though so don't give up.
Why would you be a dick like this? What is wrong with you, people are dealing with this shit and your are just shitting on them. Your life must be shit.
bro everything you said it happen to me whene i smoke weed,so i decided to stop it i am still young boy this thing is not for me i star smoking this whene i have 16 years and now i have 21 years am not ganna kill my self with my hand
On my 10th day of being sober n I admit it hasn’t been easily , but I’ve been taking it day by day. But I’m so glad I crossed this video thank you doc ❤
I’m so scared to talk about this with my friends. I don’t want to be judged and the shame/guilt is eating away at me. Sometimes I can’t control myself and have anxiety and panic attacks but feel like I can’t reach out. People know I smoke but I don’t want to be seen as an addict. I’ve always been taught that’s the worst of the worst.
My friend look at all these people in the comments. You're not the only one. I'm on day 1 and I also haven't spoken to friends about it for the same reason. But there's no shame, you're literally doing the wise thing for your life. It's not the same for everyone, but I have a lot less anxiety without smoking than with. Just stay strong and ride the wave, like Dr Frank said - there's an end to withdrawal. There's not an end to addiction. Good luck!
I just had to come back to this video and THANK YOU! It’s been 2 months for me now and this video is by far the most beneficial video I’ve watched and I think it really helped me. I love a good challenge and this video really worked for me more than anything 🙌 you did good! Thanks again :)
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My uncle is also on one of those sex offender lists. He says life is actually easier when you live in a big city because people don't really know each other that well. Like, have you ever seen that movie "The Woodsman" with Kevin Bacon? If his charachter would have chosen a bigger population to move around after he got out of prison he could have blended in easier you know what I'm saying?
❤ thanks this video is very helpful!
@@milimobwalya95 What about my uncles tips regarding life on the sex offender list? A simple "thank you sir" would suffice for helping you out with such hard-to-find information. You need to show some respect to the people that are helping you out in life Milimo.
Withdrawal? R u joking? How much must u smoke to get withdrawal from weed? I never got one and no one i know got one
@@artnone1257no, nobody is joking. The thousands of comments on this video aren't joking. Just because it didn't happen to you doesnt mean it isn't real. Nobody i know has heart disease so i guess that means it just doesn't exist right bud? See how ignorant you sound?
Smoked for 6 straight years without ever taking a break longer than 12 hours. Didn't realize how much it hampered me down until I decided to quit cold turkey just a few days ago. A lot of pacing around at night, (trying to minimize my use of sleeping medication.) My biggest challenge is that it's hard to keep my mind "still" without that nighttime toke before bed, but my memory's coming back and so is half of my monthly income.
lets go man, you got it!!!! I did stop as well 10 days ago after 15 years of smoking for the same reasons, too many lost opportunities :D
i hope this time will be permanent
@@petrosfalieris786 I realize this was 3 months ago but wanted to say that you got this buddy! Even if you've relapsed since then, you can still do it.
@@wienerguy7822 you know doing once in a while isn’t bad….. it’s just getting hooked/addicted. Taking breaks soo your body doesn’t make it a “dependency” Etc.
Hope u still doing good I’m on second day 😂😂
@@RajunCajunPapPap still at it. Got a lot easier for me after 3 months.
Okay so it is 4:11 am and I can't sleep, so I feel like sharing my experience to whoever wants to read this. 29 yo here, been smoking daily for the past 7 years. I have always been kind of anxious and depressed person (I see it is pretty common among us). At the beggining weed seemed to help fight the anxiety. I would get home at night and just smoke a couple joints while playing videogames or watching documentaries, whatever indeed, weed made anything interesting enough, I just wanted to cope and not overthink. This was fine for, let's say, the first three or four years. Of course, tolerance built up and weed turned into straight routine. It stopped being fun, it stopped being magical. I would smoke and smoke expecting that blast from the first times. But of course that never happened again. During these past months and after finishing a PhD in pharmacy (oh the irony) I had a lot of free time. You would think I took advantage and pick up some hobbies, get exercise, be more social, whatever. But reality was I would be home for straight days or even entire weeks being "high" and just sitting in front of my computer. My motivation was buried underground, my happiness just non existent. It got to a point I was only living to smoke and get high again. I would go on vacation and be counting the days until I could get home and be wasted again. If I couldn't smoke for a day or two it just felt like the apocalipsis, like I wouldn't be able to go through it. Not to talk about money, what years ago could last for a month now I was smoking it in a week, and everytime I was running low on weed the anxiety of not being able to get more on time would be crushing me. I felt so guilty man... Like when you know you are doing the shit but still don't want to accept you need to change for good. Weed literally feel like a black hole for me, it would suck me in and not let me do any of the things I ever wanted to do. God, I can barely recall doing anything useful during these years (except from the PhD which I absolutely hated btw). I just feel like I have been living the same day over and over again for the last 7 years. Now I got a job which requires me to drive and I'm also moving with my amazing girlfriend (thanks god she understands my situation and supports me, I'm very thankful of it). That plus this feeling of guilt made me realize the time for change has come. Honestly, I don't want to quit weed, I still love it, but man, I know I have a toxic relationship with it and I just don't want to throw my life away because of it. I hope some day I can get to enjoy it with moderation, but now it is the time to quit for good.
It is day 9 for me and I'm not gonna lie, this is awful. For me, physical symptoms are not being that hard, but mentally? Damn. The first 3 days I was probably top 10 irritable persons on earth. These last days I'm just depressed as fuck. I feel like a blank paper, like all emotions have been removed from me. I don't want to do anything, I have massive difficulties getting up from bed, eating is being so so hard, and I just can't get the energy nor the motivation to go outside and do activities. I don't want to blame myself, I knew it would be hard and I want to be patience. Both because I have knowledge about toxicology and the experiences from other users here I know these shitty emotions are just temporary. I think I'm now at the phase of having it idealized, missing it so much, wondering how can even enjoy life again without weed, how can I get through the day without that joint at the end of it as a reward. At the same time, I'm aware this is gonna pass and I will eventually have another perspective about it. As any other drug, nicotine or alcohol for example,or even an ex-partner, our brains just got used to release dopamine within their use. I'm missing it because that's the only thing my brain has associated to being "happy" or "feeling good". However, it will slowly readjust and eventually start feeling better by just doing normal things. About cravings, they come and go. Really, they don't stay there forever. I read in a guide you have to learn how to notice them, feel them and let them go. Get distracted, it doesn't matter what it is, just try to be busy, don't think. Specially the first days. We are all humans and nobody is perfect. I'm not going to say to you you should eat healthy three times a day, exercise, go for a 1h walk, be social. You probably don't feel like doing it or lack the motivation. It is okay, don't push yourself, this is already hard enough. If you find distracting endlessly scrolling twitter for hours go for it. If you want to play videogames the whole day go ahead. If you feel lazy as fuck to cook a healthy food just order a pizza or whatever. I think these first days the battle should be only against the temptation of consuming again, there is plenty of chances in the future to put in order other aspects of your life. Stay busy, be comfortable, however it is.
Lastly, there are gonna be times when being busy is just not enough. Maybe you smell weed in the streets, maybe you see someone talking about in twitter, maybe you do something that triggers the nostalgia about it... Try to be strong. I found very useful talking about it with my friends and girlfriend. Try to get some support from others when you get overwhelmed. They are going to tell you they are proud of your commitment and how strong you are being, and most probably you just won't care (at least it happens to me, I feel just so numb). But hey, if you think about it, these people love you and want the best for you. Don't worry if you get too bitchy with them, they will understand, and you can always apologize after.
For the last tip, if you really are questioning wheter weed is being helpful or harmful to you, don't doubt. It is being harmful. Not saying you should definitly quit, but question your reality. Your motivation pivots around smoking the next joint? Do you feel guilty about it? Are you less sociable? Do you feel you are stuck in the same day over and over again? Do you procrastine things for tomorrow so you can just get high for today? Do you feel like weed is dragging you away from friends, family, partners..? I know it is hard to get to this decision. For real, everyone here knows it, including me, you just have to read the comments. But hey, you are not alone, and that's almost beautiful if you think about it. You may be feeling like this is the end of the world and that nobody will ever understand you. I feel like that sometimes. Hell, I was feeling like that 1h ago when I started writing this. But reading other people experiences helps a lot, really. It is like a small community of people trying to be better versions of theirselves, even if the path to achieve it is dark and full of doubts. If anybody ever wants to share their experience or just want to talk feel free to reach me, we are all in the same boat.
Okay now for real, last tip. If you decide to quit do it sooner than later. I know, it sucks, but if you say "I will quit at the end of the year" or some shit like that you are going to procrastinate it. If you are gonna commit, then do it. Finish your last supply (or don't if you feel strong or commited enough), throw away ALL your paraphernalia and get a fresh start starting tomorrow.
Once you start quitting, you will find yourself with a lot of time you didn't have before. Think about something you always wanted to do and just go for it, we only live once. I love music, but I have always been to lazy (too distracted being high) to put time and effort on it. I decided to start learning music and how to produce it. With the money I'm gonna save now I'm going to buy a badass bass and learn to play the grooviest songs from Daft Punk. Fuck it. I want to be what I want to be, not what my adicction to weed forces me to be.
You will probably read some retards saying things like "weed is not addictive" or "lmao I can go days without smoking and be perfectly fine". Good for them. Weed becomes addictive for only a small % of users (around 10%). Don't let them fool you around. It is like saying alcoholism doesn't exist because I can drink sometimes and not get addicted to alcohol. Again, anything that triggers dopamine release can become an addiction. This can be weed, opioids, benzos, alcohol, porn, sugar... For fuck sake, even your lover becomes more or less an addiction and that's why we feel soooo shitty when we go through a breakup. It is exactly the same thing, different cause. You want one more example? There is even people who get addicted to going to the gym. Tell them to stop going for one month. They will be miserable. You can trust me about this 100%, I studied it for years. I love weed, but saying it is not a drug or idealizing it as harmless is straight stupid or ignorant.
Sleepiness is finally kicking in so it is time for me to go. I know I'm going to have the weirdest dreams and probably tomorrow I'm going to feel miserably again. But that's it. It is part of the process and honestly, I can't wait to start seeing the results. I know this post is long as fuck but I hope it helps to whoever it needs it.
Be strong, stay strong. As Brandon Sanderson wrote in one of his books: "The most important step a man can take. It is not the first one, is it? It is the next one. Always the next step"
Love u all even if I don't know you lmao ❤
i just read this whole thing and imma try this shit tomo, i appreciate the words of wisdom. im proud to see you still going strong
Thank you for writing this im 2 days out at the moment, i hope u are still clean
@@nicolebenz3589 hi there! Best of lucks, you can do it but be patient with yourself
Yea 3 months clean today indeed haha. Not gonna lie, I miss it a lot, but it is not cravings as the first days. Now I may think "how would this feel while high?", but I can do my everyday activities without the NEED to be high
Wow why don't you write a book 😂😂😂
If anyone ever warns you in the beginning that what they've typed is long, you better check before even getting into it.
Ain't no way bruh. I'ma wish you luck and leave it at that👍
THC Withdrawal is no Joke. The world laughs because of the different levels of drugs like heroine and others. However, I have smoked for over 20 years. The withdrawal is long and hard. PRAY FOR ME please, that I find success.
With GOD everything is possible.
Thoughts and prayers from germany 🙏 😇
hope you did it bro.. yep that mind game is hard
Can you give us an update? Still going strong, I hope?
@@hassandar6353 hi
yes! 1 month soberity
@@hassandar6353he's chiefing 😂
The anger is uncontrollable… have to keep my cool at times. I find myself getting upset at little things that don’t matter. I know I’ll get through this. God bless you all.
Hey fam, how has it been? Are you good now?
Same brother hope u persevered!
Same thought it was just me
@@darrenchoveaux8266 hello, ive been clean of weed for almost 5 months now, dont own anything and dont have any cravings anymore.
hello, ive been clean of weed for almost 5 months now, dont own anything and dont have any cravings anymore.@@Mert-pd2ht
I’m gonna be 22 next month been smoking every day since I was 17 weed,wax,real carts,fake carts etc. this is my third day clean been feeling very foggy, crazy headaches, night sweats, insane anxiety I just hope anyone who is struggling can see this and know you’re not alone stay strong
Thank you brotha
Keep eating bro, I’m in almost the exact same spot rn, last time a took a break I was 17, I’m 21, 22 in march and in also at day 3, you feeling the brain fog go away yet?
@@aidans4588it’s day 3 for me, had the worst sleep my body feels so sore, i need to eat but i can’t, UGHHHH second time going through this.
@@aidans4588 yes sir brain fog is getting a lot better I have been having these weird moments where sometimes I wake up and I feel very “high” for like 20-30 minutes not sure what it really is obiously I’m not high since I’m not smoking but I’m not really sure how else to describe it might be anxiety
@@aidans4588same here
I just wanted to say to everyone reading and watching
YOU GOT THIS!!!!!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!
Thank you! This sucks Lmao but I have to keep pushing forward..
Thank you so much❤
Thank you man.
You're a Legend
Thank you
I started when I was 13 with older friends. It became a habit, by 20 I was an alcoholic, abused Xanax and cocaine. 2 years ago I was using acid and went on a scary trip and felt as if my heart was going to explode. I laid in the shower, water on, crying for what seemed like hours. The crying made the feeling I had in my heart go away. I didn’t know that for 10 years I was suffering and needed to release all of the emotions that I’ve had bottled up in me for so long. I didn’t know how bad my childhood was until I met my wife and saw the way her family is. I thought the way I grew up was normal but it was far from it. I’m now 25 with a loving wife and three children, small business and god by our side. I used to tell my sister that I accept that I’m an addict and will probably die that way one day. If only I knew what god had in store for me. For everyone out there that is still trying to quit and the fact that your here watching this video may mean your close to it ❤ god bless everyone
Amazing. Bless you 👏🏻 ❤ x
God bless
I’m happy for you brother, you are inspiration to me. God bless you and your family
@@barrymacocknher3720 thank you Barry that means alot to me, god bless you and your family as well 🥹😁
❤
2 months ago i thought i could never do it. here i am, 2 months sober; this is the longest i’ve been sober in 4 years and i have no intentions of going back. If you’re thinking about it, do it!!! you got this :) this man is giving out a lot of gems.
Im proud of you, youre inspirational
I hope you're still kicking ass!
Yay 🎉🎉🎉
How long did it take to stop going crazy??
Awesome!
I actually weirdly enjoy the strange dreams but HATE waking up sweating😂
I don't. Yesterday, I dreamed about it, someone stabbed me on the stomach, horrible 😢
@@Small_flower07I had the same dream where I got stabbed too
@@Small_flower07umm, hello??! U should totally go buy a lottery right now!!
been smoking for 4 years straight daily and i didn't realize how much time I've wasted just getting high all day but now im 13 days in and am starting to feel a lot more mental clarity and calm. hope everyone going through this has the strength to keep going and dosen't give up
I smoked on and off for about 10 years. I recently just quit about 9 days ago and this time i experienced the worst withdrawal symptoms ever but i beat it and i will never smoke weed ever again do not want to experience those withdrawals ever again
So your saying that not being stoned is a different feeling? Dear lord wake up lol. Enjoy your break from it. And do it often. If you wouldn't get up and start drinking beer don't do the same with weed. I mean surely that's just common sense!
I really needed this. Your daily uploads are the reason that I am able to stay on track. You keep us motivated. Thank you so much Dr. Frank.
Anytime! I got a really good one dropping tomorrow
What day u on now?
I 100% agree with the above
great comment i feel exactly the same way
True same here so helpful
I just hit the 10th day clean, still can't believe I made it this far
That's amazing!!!!
Day 16 still going on💯💯
Congratulations!
Just an update, 42 days clean now!💯
Nice bro. 7 days for me and the worst is over. Day 5 for me was the absolute worst, even tryn make myself cry. Day 6 was a complete 360, so crazy. Good luck 👍🏽
Day 6… This has to be one of the hardest things I’ve ever done with my life.
I feel completely sleep deprived, have had so much anger and sadness overwhelm me. Today I’ve had major suicidal thoughts to the point where my family almost called the cops on me.
Im going to keep going cause I know it will pass but if anyone has any words to say or tips it would be much appreciated. 🙏🏼
Hi Nick! Have you sought help with a mental health professional along this journey? Have you sought any talk therapy?
@@AddictionMindset I have not because of cost.
@@GurtyVideos Try think of the cost as something thats helping you. As for me, I was spending $50 or more a day on weed so $140 sessions a fortnight, or whatever works for you, is exponentially cheaper and could prove very beneficial
How’s it going man? How are you doing? Still here I hope? I wish I wasn’t 9 days late to this other wise I would have tried to help. I hope I still can!
totally relate to your story. Except for me i have zero cravings because the chest pain and paranoia keeps me not wanting it. I had similiar depressive thoughts, but let your brain adjust, you'll be glad you did. I feel compassion for you as I went through such emotional rollercoaster, I thought i would get locked up in a mental ward but thank God no, this too shall pass.
Smoked daily/all the time for almost 25 years straight. Longest break I ever took was maybe a week a couple times. I'm currently 35 days sober! Changed my diet, started exercising and have lost over 20lbs. Just all the improvements to my health and mind make me want to keep going! The insomnia in the first week was horrible but it gets better every day.
Cheers for that
I paln on to quit smoking not only to build money quicker but to pursuit my dream in trucking. I hope whoever is reading this finds courage to stop
Hope you’re doing good in your journey brotha
I have a CDL. I’m doing the same thing. I wish you the best!!
Ayee me too! I already have my CDL, just couldn't get a job because of randoms... But money over weed!
❓Which of the 2 types of trucker do you plan on becoming?
🔹1). A Smokey & The Bandit style trucker, who illegally smuggles truckloads of Coors beer from Golden Colorado to Texarkana TX?
Or...
🔹2). A weed smuggler?
If it's #1, and if you commit to hiring me to help keep the fuzz off your back, I'll commit to purchasing a 1970s Pontiac Trans Am to run interference for you.
@@tjlopez4273 is truck driving still worth it moneywise because I heard they don’t make as much anymore
the reason I like this guy is cause he sees it from a weed addict view rather then a doctor just telling you things
Real ones know
Facts!!!
Absolutely my friend. We are lucky to be able to listen to this
31 days clean and I’ve been missing my bong after smoking every day for 7 years. But after watching this video, I’m honestly feeling like I can do this! Thanks for this ✌️
It’s nothing more than a habit that you can replace with a much better one! 👍
Hope your still clean and sober!
It's been 6 months. Are you still clean?
@@JourneyMN If she was, she would be here telling us. Too bad!
@@Godisfirst21 damn
I’m 68 and on day 19…it’s extremely hard when you’re an older female. I have terrible anxiety along with tinnitus and am now in the insomnia phase. I’m working out, praying, eating cleaner. I quit cigarettes 24 years ago and don’t remember it being this hard to withdraw.😢 But I won’t relapse or quit.
I'm proud of you! You're inspirational
Tomorrow will be 30 days sans cannabis! 😎
Hope you're still going strong ❤ good luck!
@@pookysboutiqueI'm 60 days weed free. By the way, you are my mothers age.
Stay strong, you are motivation for me and many others, your words bring comfort
This is so accurate! Im scared… but also relieved to know that I’m not alone. We got this
Scared of what? You preferred being stoned to being sober! And did it without a break so what are you scared of? Just have a break from it ffs. If you drank alcohol the same time every day what would happen? I've never had a problem taking a break, or quitting for months and years at a time. It's upto you whether you want it in your life, if you do you won't stop.
@@sambranton3346Some people are scared of the withdrawal effects, especially those with mental disorders that may have been using weed medicinally. Everyone is different. A break being easy for you does not mean it’s easy for everyone, hence this video.
the same... im reading comment.. feel better
i know it will be the best decsion of my entire life
but still that mind game for lvl 5 is hard to cope with it
im on day21 of soberity
@@isarz1512 3 days post quitting first felt major anxiety shaking sense of doom and crying like a baby, but right now i feel neutral and numb how is your journey you must be around 30-40 days in if you havent relapsed, how are you feeling?
@@1C1V1
didnt relapsed
stoped counting day by day:)
now i count month by months
im in my second month of soberity..
i have kinda forgot my addiction to weed..
kinda managed to change my personality..
my MIND (the thoughts) is in my control now // there is still a little bit of ups and downs in my mood and its because of my BODY as subconscios mind (the feelings) still working on that.
im sure i will never ever use any drug..sugar..or anything harmful for me
im very alive healthy strong confident and kinda spiritual
waking up early ..meditation.. healthy diet.. cold shower ..workout.. trade Btc... studying how body_mind_soul works.. helping others..
i feel FREE , Looking for nothing :)
im happy
thanks to Dr.Frank
just started a new life
planning to get married...
I quit smoking once before about 7 years ago. Picked it up again and have been smoking about an ounce every 7-10 days for the last three years. This time the withdrawals are so much worse. I keep tasting it in my mouth which is the absolute worst part psychologically.
“Withdrawal is addiction leaving the body.”
Thank you for a new mantra.
I’ve been tapering for a week, then smoked a tiny amount yesterday and for three hours was having the worst psychotic high, and thinking this is what being high REALLY is. I am going to go cold turkey for next 3 days and lean into the physical withdrawals with this new thought of this is the addiction leaving my body. Then I m going to do a 5:1 CBD that I have in the house so I don’t put my family through my anger, anxiety, depression, etc. the 5:1 is another tapering mechanism, as I think cold turkey for me is too scary. Dealing with the mental withdrawal is going to be much more difficult I know.
@@Mgoblue90272let’s begin together i got my last Im quitting from 00:00
Keep it up to everyone quitting! I’m 7 months in - best decision I’ve made
I’m on day 3 and it’s so difficult
Wow! That’s a long time! Congrats!👍
@@Liam-vo2qf same here it's difficult I'm on my 5th day
Well done! When physical withdrawal completely stops? I’m 3 months in.
@@nicolasstojanov8485 I’d say you are getting to that point. It took about 4 months for me to feel totally physically fine id say. Super worth it and please keep going. I hit my 1 year recently !
I cried watching this, it was as if this guy was in my head. This absolutely helped me!
Day 20 since quitting THC. I feel better and clear headed.
how are you?
@@Rich11000 I'm still sober, next week will be 9 months since I quit THC. Best decision I ever made. Thank you for asking.
@@musicjnky1982 do you feel completely different or like tunnel vision?
Still doing good?
@@SavageXBenjis I relapsed for 2 weeks and stopped again. Stress from my new position at work got to me.
I started smoking weed since my teenage, switched to cigarettes. Spent my whole life fighting Cigarettes addiction. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Got diagnosed with cptsd. Not until my wife recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 6 years totally clean. Much respect to mother nature the great magic shrooms.
Thanks for sharing your story. That's rough I sympathize. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health. I will pray for you all.
Hey mates! Can you help with the source? I suffer severe anxiety, panic and depression and I usually take prescription medicine, but they don't always help. Where can I find those psilocybin mushrooms? I'm really interested in treating my mental health without Rxs. I live in Australia don't know much about these. I'm so glad they helped you. I can't wait to get them too. Really need a reliable source 🙏
Yes Dr.alishrooms
Congrats! I'm really happy for you that your wife decided to help you. I always admire those who beat their addiction. Knowing it's possible to fix your life knowing there's people out there that have done what I thought was impossible gives me hope I will make it through as well. Those who share their experiences don't know how much it helps when you're about to give up, it gives you the strength knowing somone who actully know what it's like to go through this tell you it's possible, it's not the same somone telling you you can do it when they have no idea what it's like, but hearing somone who knows what it's like that helps a lot since you understand it firsthand and made it out gives so much hope. so thanks for sharing.
How do I reach out to him? Is he on insta
Day 6 mg anxiety is thru the roof but little update guys I SLEPT SO GOOD WITHOUT WEED TODAY couldn’t believe it!!
Currently 3.5 days into the quitting process. The last time I attempted to quit was a little over 2 years ago, I made it to about 3 months. The pink cloud phase kicked in, and I let my brain convince me I could enjoy cannabis responsibly and infrequently at that point. Within 2 weeks of relapse, I was right back where I started. It took me another 2 years to work up the courage to quit again, and this time I know I can never go back. It's so easy to feel like you're the only person in the world who feels the way you do, and this community you have developed is truly a life saver. Seeing lots of comments from people on the same "level" of quitting as me. To all those people, we've got this!!
Shoulda śaid an eighth
@@camdeannn6704 I see what you did there lol
my brain cant view that number as non-weed related terms hahaha help me @@camdeannn6704
Hey bro, how did it go? I'm on day 3.5 now, it's 4:30 am and I have to be up at 7 for work ... only the 4th night in a row of terrible sleep. Good job I'm not an accountant working in the height of tax return season.. oh wait
@@RoserytemptationI hope you made it friend.
I’m on day 6 and it feels like I’ve been going for 3 months 😭😭 This is so hard and I decided to do it in a time of very high stress because I just didn’t want to wait one more day… A few weeks before quitting I recorded a series of videos for myself while having a panic attack and I said “My only options are to end it all or change my life. Look at me. Whatever you do don’t go back.” and it’s been the only thing keeping me going. Yes what I’m going through right now sucks and I wish I could just eat an edible and feel relief, but I know that I’ll just have to go through everything all over again because I can’t build the life I want and also be addicted to weed.
💪💪your stronger than you think and your proving that to yourself as I type this comment. Props
I was a daily user for years definitely was smoking to numb my emotions and all the pain from my childhood and it recently got to a point where the weed didn’t make my anxiety go away it started to amplify it to the point I was having pretty frequent panic attacks. I also decided to quit during a high stress time my dad was recently killed and I’m expecting a son with my wife and everything was snowballing so I decided to quit cold turkey currently struggling on day two with bad anxiety
Update a month later and I seriously can’t believe it’s only been one month… I’ve been doing great!! I took nibbles of edibles a few times when I thought I had nothing better to do and I enjoyed the first few times, but I still felt guilty. The last time I did it I got very paranoid and I finally understood that there’s no better feeling than being sober and in control of your emotions. I don’t know when that was but I haven’t had cravings ever since. I managed to pass my semester in college and now in vacation I feel so good being sober and excess stress-free that I was able to get off my bipolar meds and adderall and I can finally say I feel like myself again. The brain fog from withdrawal was INSANE and it lasted more than 2 weeks for sure, but I’m glad I can finally think again. It also really helped that my friend who I used to sesh with regularly also quit. Support is seriously underrated!!
@@oXahusTz I’m rotting for you!! It’s very hard to face yourself and your emotions but you’ll feel so much better once your soul and your thoughts are on the same page. Your relationship with your wife and son will surely benefit from this sacrifice. My condolences about your dad, I bet he’s rooting for you too. ❤️ You got this!!
@@angelvalentynn thank for the encouraging words it does feel good knowing how to deal with your own emotions instead of burying them in any sort of substance coming up in three weeks been tempted a few times but I know I don’t want to start over
5 days clean now been smoking bud for 30 years im 46 now, time for a change for my health and Bank balance. Your videos are a great help to me at the moment 👍
I hope you are still staying strong.
I have the apetite of a newborn Chihuahua
That should pass brother lol
Excellent content. I smoked for 50 years and I have been clean for 9 months. I still miss it, but I white knuckle it. From Brooklyn, NY
Nausea was so bad for me, worst I had ever felt it before. Walking and staying standing up literally makes you feel like at least 50% better. I hope this can help. Oh, and hot showers and ICE cold water!
I'm experiencing a Lot of nausea thanks for the tips!❤
@@Atypicalkid88 if you still experience nausea I rubbed a little capsaicin cream on my stomach and it helps
you wouldn't survive opiate withdrawal. you'd 100% blow your brains out
@@LILREMAlNSJesus my man relax there a little bit bud
@@Kryptonicx7x it might be harsh but it's the truth
In my country weed is illegal but I still managed to smoke everyday since last 5 years. Since last 2 years its wake and bake. Weed has started to control my life. I don't travel anywhere thinking how I might get high there.
Off late I realised it is getting in the way of me running full throttle. I have a decent job but I performed poorly at work , was okay to do nothing but smoke weed everytime I felt bored , infact it has just became a chore which I have to do everyday , Lost a girlfriend because she couldn't take my habit of wake and bake .
I am literally on day 1 of quitting right now but I am all motivated . Deleted all the dealers numbers. Threw away sheets , crusher and bong to garbage this morning. Problem is I live alone and have a stressful job. Hardly any friends at work. I hope I make it this time..
I smoked last joint last night and today is the first day in almost 6 months without waking and Baking.
Edit 09.01.22 : After keeping sober for 12 days , I faced a stressful situation at work and relapsed 😔 . I don't know what to do now
Edit : 18.07.2022 - I finally gathered the courage and saw a psychiatrist yesterday. He diagnosed me with Bipolar disorder. He said weed is just a superficial action of the problem that I have within. I got married in May and thankfully my wife is there to support me this time. I am currently 4 days sober but I am on anti anxiety and anti depressant meds. I am getting upset stomach of these medicines but it's okay I am willing to face all these for few months . I want to get out of this rathole now. Bless me guys..
hope you going strong g 👌👌
Stay strong!!!!! You got this!!!
You got this. Relapse is a normal thing. Just get back on that horse. I always fall off the wagon 2-3mo. mark. It happened again and I’m on day 3 of withdrawal. There’s virtual zoom meetings which helps. Get a sponsor and find new connections at the meetings. God’s got you in control & He’s much stronger than weed, remember that. It’s the stupid demons trying to keep u from your dreams & goals. Don’t let evil win. If the other side (sobriety) for you weren’t so great, the devil wouldn’t care. Don’t let anything or anyone steal your dreams. Quit, go travel. I miss the deep/real connections I used to have w/ ppl. Weed silently kills your soul little by little #SlowDeath #HangInThere
Hi, I was diagnosed with bipolar as well, i have been 2 months off weed and now and my mind is soooo different, calmer etc and I don’t get severe anger moments & emotional ones anymore. I wonder if I am bipolar or it was just the big weed use that was effecting my brain for soo long? 🤔I do remain on anti depressant medication though.
@@Anonymous-we6ec Same here man..
I am off weed 2 weeks now.. I am not getting those sudden anger bouts. Even If I get I get calm easily then I used to when I was on weed. Though I am on anti anxiety and anti depressant meds right now. But I hope I'll make it well this time..
I'm 4 days in and the insomnia is chronic..Start back at work tomorrow just hope I get some shut eye tonight. 15 years 3gram a day everyday I just feel if I do not change nothing will change..
Wish me luck 🙏 Thanks for upload
I hope it’s going well!! ❤️🙏
I'm on day 3, been sleepin like sheeeeet and sweating nasty amounts at night - but it feels good - it's crazy to be dependent on something to literally eat and sleep
Same my friend buy it CAN BE DONE. Ask the lord to keep you strong in spirit. 🙏✝️
8 months sober and I'm thankful
I cannot tell you how much I appreciate you and all of the quitting weed content that you have put out. I am on day 3 of yet another attempt at quitting weed. However, this time I feel very committed and your videos have me feeling so informed and like I am not alone. Thank you so much for all of your work.
How are you doing now?
Have you relapsed yet?
Course they did, it's weed 😂 if not they'd have replied by now cos they'd have properly remembered this comment
@@pijin13 contrary to the haters I haven’t looked back. Life has drastically improved.
@@derickpag your life would have improved with you still smoking weed and if life didn’t improve your not doing it right and it’s your own fault .weed is a treats a lot of illnesses if you smoke cigs or drink booze you have a lot bigger problems then weed. Y’all are not druggies you smoked a little weed calm down it’s not like your quitting pills or having alcohol withdrawals y’all sound so childish like do y’all needa go to aa of na to talk about how you smoked 1 bowl of weed to much
Day 5….. 20 years lost 😞
The 2nd night I was up all night drenched in sweat!
Felt good today but have explosive anger, and no joy 🥲.
Obviously weed is TERRIBLE for the body, the withdrawal proves it. It was my escape from emotional pain, so it’s tough. Not turning back now!
Keep going man I'm in the same spot 20 years gone but it's so worth it I'm on day 5 today !
Coffee Withrawls were the worst for me
Also 20 years down the hole…. How are you guys holding up? I’m on day 3 after a 3 plus month relapse
@@thelastsignature 25 years gone and on day 3 myself. Good luck! I've been so irritable day 1 and 2 but I'm definitely not turning back.
@@bignothing55 we got this! There is a better life waiting for us
I really appreciate this. I'm on day 7 of 32 years of addiction. Zero cravings which is really good, because I realized it just gave me anxiety, panics, chest pains/tightness, and made me gain weight. I lost 7 pounds from being depressed, but slowly coming out of it. One of the biggest reasons I don't want it in my life anymore, is it made me recluse socially, and when i used weed, would make me not go out but stay in and be paranoid and lonely. I'm way more mentally active now, which made anxiety worse for a time, but lemon balm helps calm me.
How’s your anxiety? Because I have zero cravings because the chest pain/tightness and anxiety I’m on day 3 and my anxiety/irritation is my biggest problem!!
@@hassm7940 Don't feel alon. My anxiety is a big issue right now. But Jiaogulan tea is helping. What were you reasons for quitting?
@@ryanmse30 i just felt like I needed weed to basically feel normal…and it would give me weird feelings in my chest only when I smoked, but the anxiety/Irritability was the main reason like when I wasn’t high or even felt like my high was going down I would instantly fee anxious and irritated like I haven’t smoked for days but it would be couple hours. Even when I felt like my weed supply was low I would have fear…I just think it’s time for me move on from my daily smoking days.
@@hassm7940 Good luck on the journey. Now that I'm feeling better the cravings are hitting. Had a dream last night where I was at the beach and I smoked in the dream, part of weed i miss like the relaxation. But same as you weed would cause chest pain/tightness and fear. But i love being sober and more intelligible without weed.
Hoes it going?
Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.
Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!
Yes, dr.sporessss. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.
I wish they were readily available in my place.
Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac.
He's constantly talking about killing someone.
He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.
Is he on instagram?
Yes he is. dr.sporessss
I remember several years ago I suffered from severe depression and mental disorder. I was addicted to illicit pills, alcohol, and smoking until I was recommended for psilocybin mushroom treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly I'm 8 years clean now. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against anxiety and depression.
To be honest, mushrooms are one of the most amazing things on the planet and it is natural, they serve in many ways not only for mental related issues.
Can you help me with a reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. It is very hard to get a reliable source here in New Zealand. Really need!
Yes, Sporeville. I had the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction... Mushrooms definitely made a huge difference to why I'm clean today.
I wish they were readily available in my place.
Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He's 59 & has many mental health issues plus probably CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone.
He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD knows if it is common for an obsession with violence.
Is he on Instagram?
Dr. Frank This is 6 weeks for me after a 40 year habit. No one talks about this. Your videos have been a life saver. The comments have been so supportive and the community you are building is amazing. Words cannot express how grateful I am for this content. Your delivery and non judgement and matter of fact news is so soothing and comforting. I return to this channel daily, sometimes hourly.
Keep going. The world needs you. ❤❤❤❤❤
@@whoever1 lol 57. Had my first joint at 17
@@siobhancoates2043how’s it going? I have been chronic for almost 26 years. Am not even sure what I’d be like without weed.
I have no support system, and I'm surrounded by toxic frustrating people.
I hear you
Today is day three.
I took 11 days off work. 😂
My husband sent me this video, I’ve been wanting to stop smoking for a while now but the fear and pain from stopping (the withdrawals) have held me back.
Thank you to the creator of this video and everyone commenting! Your words are very encouraging! I really want to quit and pray this time it will stick. I’ll def keep these tips in hand.
Been smoking weed daily for years now. Multiple times a day! I’m 23 days clean now and I don’t notice withdrawal symptoms? Guess my mind and body are stronger than I thought 😊
Thank you for the vids iv been a heavy cannabis oil smoker for over 25 years never missed a day. Now I'm on day 5 and its hard today was the first day i could eat. feeling sober is great. i never had any muscles pain so working out is really helping. Cannabis was a big part of my life. cannabis made my life and then took it away I'm done with it thank you....
You said a mouthful , keep going you got this ❤
Dr. Frank,
I know everyone in the comments is preaching about it, but you will seriously never be able to understand the impact you’re making on this world. A lot of people have tried to make videos like this and help people, but your videos just hit different. You’re like the brother I always needed. You’re like the dad I always needed. You always say to “surround yourself with positive people” and I’m constantly surrounding myself with your videos and right now in my life, you’re my best friend 🙏
I needed to find you so bad and I know 100% that anyone coming across your videos needs you just as bad, if not more.
Thankyou so much for all of your efforts and understanding. You’re literally the best person on RUclips 🙏
THANKYOU THANKYOU THANKYOU!
95 days for me!
I’m on day 4 of quitting after smoking for 6+ years heavily daily. I slept last night with some ZZZquil and felt a lot better today, still just feel anxious and sort of disassociated with very little appetite. I just want to be done with disassociating and gain my life back. I don’t hate weed, I just hate what it does to me. I have a horribly addictive personality and anything that brings me relief I abuse.
I can’t wait to get through the rest of this withdrawal.
Delta-9 THC causes tolerance, dependence, and withdrawals with chronic use, and is also highly rewarding(not like something like methamphetamine, but the level of dopamine release in the vta is similar to other natural drugs that can cause addiction(morphine, cocaine, nicotine, ethanol)). It isn't just you. Delta-9-THC literally has significant addiction potential(significant, meaning it is very prevelent/possible, and this is measurable, not that most people have this issue).
1 day sober 🙌😭
I hit a 9 days clean streak then something happend I fell back for a whole week almost
again tried my best and hit a 6 day streak then life came in my way and I again fell back, but this time I did not let it go for more than 1 day.. , Now I'm back at another streak and its been 4 days, I'm gonna take it for 5-6 months at least this time, as I have a good reason/support - I had some underlying dental problem and got 2 of my tooths extracted and the dentist asked me to let the gums heal and come back after 3 months for the continuation of treatment.
LIke this comment, I'll take it as a motivation, no matter what week/month/year I can always come back and look at this comment and cherish if I succed. 🙂
Just started week 6 of no THC. Really finding the holidays to be a challenging time to stay sober through. Ended up getting drunk last night at Christmas dinner which I've never really had a problem with but there was a heavy dose of temptation to smoke today to get rid of the hangover. For anyone considering getting a buzz on, let me be your guinea pig and tell you I can't recommend drinking for anyone thinking it's a good alternative if you're in recovery from weed or nic. Leads to heaps of temptations and lack of inhibitions that just make it a shitty, potentially self-sabotaging decision. Merry Christmas to all!
In my experience, replacing weed with alcohol can lead to some very regrettable situations.
Exactly!! I noticed that too
I’m having that same experience today stay strong 💪🏻
Cannabidiol is way better than ethanol. Kratom too, although it is like delta 9 thc as far as withdrawal after chronic large dose use by itself(some other drugs used in combination can block that effect like compounds in ginger or dxm etc.).
I had a friend who used to do so much coke he almost died, so then he went to weed and this guy buys a pound or two every couple of months. The guy smokes practically every waking moment of his life. He's a successful business owner with a lot more energy than me though so I guess he's the exception to the rule about potheads, but you see how the addiction only transfers to the next thing, it doesn't cease.
I’m 70 and I’m going through going through withdrawals from the carts I was Covid-19’s and still wanted to smoke that’s when I said I’m addicted and I have to quit thanks for your videos
Started when I was 13 bc of depression, anxiety and schizophrenia, it helped for a good year and went to psychedelics and opiates after my tolerance was too high. I tried to od a few months ago and went to the psychward. Both my mental and physical health declined heavily. Currently 3 days sober and I’m so thankful to have people in my life to help me cope
Looking by that judgement day profile pic your from the north east of the Uk. If you ever need a talk we can talk about mc jet and techno t and old venue tapes. Hope your staying strong pal
Informative video, I’m on day 3. I aim to quit weed for better mental health 🌟
I'm currently on day 3 of being off of weed, and it is hell. I smoked three times in a day for about 3 - 4 weeks, and I hate it. My stomach is constantly hurt, I feel nauseous, I keep throwing up, I have bad anxiety, and it is a lot worse right now. But, going cold turkey will help me in the long run, I hope.
First of all I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. I'm happy to see people taking this huge step to better themselves and their lifestyle. For anyone reading, this is my third time quitting weed, however I feel great and have minor withdrawal symptoms when compared to my first 2 tries. I believe this is due to setting goals and objectives while visioning my future self. I advise everyone to set these goals and objectives and work towards those as this is the best cure to quitting any addiction. I believe in all of YOU so stay strong and fulfill your dreams ✌️💯
Im 16 and i started smoking around 10-12 years old hanging out with stupid people im jogging every 5:30 am - 9pm and not craving to smoke trust me it is easy as a young person but worser craving as your young don't smoke don't do stupid stuff like me as a kid start jogging and working out i smoked my last rollup today and gonna fully stop drink protein shakes a iced coffe and go jogging daily so i can join the army wish me luck I'll keep everyone updated and talk about my cravings and what they feel like
You got this
How is going?
Good job man
Happy 2024, I hope you're still going strong
These videos really helped me but what helped me is he most was connecting with the word of god and realizing he has a better plan for my life. Giving my will to him and telling my friends and family
I couldn’t stand the embarrassment of telling them I smoked again.
It’s been almost 4 weeks and I’ve Been so blessed
Longest I went was 10 days and at that point I had crazy insomnia and folded. Don't get me wrong I love the feeling of being high, a good high without paranoia. The withdrawal symptoms for me is forcing me to quit. Not even 24 hours later I get withdrawal symptoms and I swear I get them all. First I get cold/hot, sweating like crazy, insomnia, upset stomach, shakiness, anxiety. I feel like I start getting better after 5 days but still at 10 days I noticed there were still symptoms. Probably takes the full 4 weeks to recover, just haven't made it there yet. Oh man this sucks so bad right now! Can't keep doing this to myself as I have to go through these withdrawal symptoms every time I run out of weed or want to quit. Not sure if it's from the weed being so potent and my tolerance is through the roof. I noticed I was smoking just to feel normal and sometimes I barely felt a buzz, even though the weed is strong. Really not in a good head space right now. I want to quit, but love it at the same time! Double edged sword for me.
Thank you doctor frank..every time I feel like relapsing I watch your videos and puts me back on track and I realise why I’m doing this..god bless.
1 month sober for the first time, really starting to accept that this is really happening and that I am breaking the cycle. :) good luck to everyone, much love.
It’s been 3 weeks for me and I feel like shit lol
Yeah...... that makes sense though, it can happen do you plan to keep going/ pushing forward ?
@@AddictionMindset yes I do and I’m quoting carts by the way and I’m a little over weight so I think it’s gonna take a little longer for me but thanks for the help man
The early stages are difficult. I can tell you I'm 7 months clean.i can't stand the smell of the stuff and my sleep is much more wholesome.
@@stevenfetzer4911 nice an thanks it’s hard but I’m gonna keep pushing
Same I just hit 3 weeks a few days ago still feel like crap, we got this though
Day 1: Fear
Day 2: Exitement
Day 3 - 7: Physical symptoms
Day 7 - 90: Mind symptoms
Day 7 - 90: anhedonia (feeling no joy for some days)
Day 30 - 365: Hold Steady days
Day 90 - 365: Pink Cloud Syndrome
Day 90 - 365: Paws & Recovery
Day 365+: Focus & keep going 👍
I have been smoking for 5 years now. I've stopped a couple of times, maybe a day or two but going through excrusiating axiety.
Today I decided to quit definitively, its time to do something, my life is going down and I won't just stare and do nothing.
Today is day 1, hour 0.
You have helped me so much I have stopped smoking because of your videos and I have relapsed again and then I go back to watching your videos and they help me every time but this time I have changed completely. Thank you… we’ve never met, but you have been a big impact in my life I’m 19 thank you keep helping people!!❤
Day2 of no smoking! I know it's gonna get worse before it gets better but there is no going back. I've been suffering with CHS, but this morning I didn't have the urge to vomit and that's because I quit smoking! Your videos are keeping me on track. Thank you! TO EVERYONE ON THEIR QUITTING JOURNEY, WE GOT THIS, STAY STRONG! ❤❤❤
aye those 2 days turned to 2 weeks real quick huh
@@cjcalderon9768 hell nah my third day feels like hell lol
I smoked nearly daily for 2 years and I’m currently on day 7 and I feel fine, not much irritation or loss of appetite etc. but my question is if I smoke a gram tomorrow then wait another week and smoke again will this be fine and will I still feel better even though thc isn’t eliminated completely ? Thanks.
Day 7 and I feel like I’m going to die, fever of 102, gnarly headaches, extreme shivering. This sucks, but we can do it! Don’t give up
How its going buddy?
@@bunnyholez a million times betters now! It has been 1 month and 29 days now, I tell my friends and everyone else that I just don’t anymore. But yea it’s been just about 2 months, I don’t agree with this guys steps but I suppose it’s who you are, I’ve been so much happier and all around more productive and able to think much more clearly.
hey buddy can i ask how long yours lasted im on day 8 definitely feeling better from day 1 but it just doesn’t seem like it’s gonna end any advice
@@MrZujv hey man, yea it’ll be probably about 2 weeks or so before you actually feel like 80-90% better. I’d never sweat or felt that bad in a long long time! But I promise only a little longer it’ll get better, I’m on about 4 months now and I still get cravings to smoke but for the most part there not as intense as what they used to be. It’s worth it man, you got it! Treat yourself with something you enjoy with the money you’ll be saving lol. You deserve it
@@tylerpenner5881 hey just wanted to update ya, on 2 weeks now and i woke up today a felt like the weight was lifted off my shoulders, it’s weird but i just feel free now, thank you for the advice i don’t wanna sound chest but that was exactly what i needed to hear thank you. i don’t think i’m ever going back to it
I've been smoking with no breaks at all for 11 years. The past 5 years it's been an eighth of wax every two weeks. I'm on day 4 of no weed. My anxiety is through the roof. Hands get numb. I'm extremely irritable and want nothing more than to relax with a hit of wax. I'm powering through but I know this will be the hardest thing I've ever done in my life. I just hope I can keep the willpower and positive mindset to make it to the end. Thanks for your tips and for laying out what I should expect in the coming months. Knowing others have been through this and have been successful helps me reason my way through this.
did you have a loss of appetite for like a week straight? its like i wanted to throw up all food but I can drink water, today I started eating a little more but only soft foods like fruit and yogurts.
Watching these videos have been one of my only sources of support throughout this. I’m on day 6 after almost 6 years of smoking almost every day. I’ve been having massive panic attacks where my heart rate will be above normal for like an hour or two. It’s been very scary. It’s been more manageable, each panic attack shorter than the last. It’s been tough trying not to touch bud especially when my partner and friends constantly smoke. Anyways, make sure y’all stay hydrated!! Dehydration can trigger heart palpitations when you’re going through withdrawal. Learned that the hard way.
I'm on day 6 as well today, if your partner and friends are still smoking, you can ask them to do it when you're not around, it really helps to isolate yourself from the drug. It's my second attempt this year and last time I managed to stay sober for 23 days, but relapsed after accidentally bumping into my friends who were smoking mad amounts of dank at that moment. Stay strong, you can do it.
@@nokomentsEVH thank you for this reply, I’m def gonna talk to them about that 🫶🏼 stay strong as well!! One day at a time. We’re here for each other here :)
@@4xe4lotlolhope your doing good still bro im also dealing with rhe bad panic attacks and heart palpitations its such a relief to see that im not the only one that has had these same withdrawal symptoms currently on day 13 and i couldnt want to be further away frm bud
Day 11 here, just keep pushing and try getting things to take your mind off from it
@@sumhappenedtocudi9023 it’s been almost nine months now and life has been a lot better that’s for sure! Wishing you the best on your journey!!
Mane y'all be saying u smoke weed but is not high enough or never even smoked moon rocks sun rocks shatter wax most y'all don't know what that is PS it's still Marianna I'm 17 could out smoke most y'all if not then everyone who cliked on this video 😢😂😂😂
Your just like my nephew. He's ignorant as well. Lol
Great video. Something that really helps me is keeping in mind that the anxiety of quitting is way easier to tolerate than the anxiety of using when you know it isn’t serving you anymore. Cannabis withdrawal can be absolutely brutal and on par with a milder more protracted opiate withdrawal IMO, but it feels so good on the other side.
Very encouraging
This video changed my life!! I’ve been trying to quit smoking weed pretty much since I started over 10 years ago. I always knew that it wasn’t the best for me, but I couldn’t stop relying on it for my anxiety. I started therapy last march and during my first session I told her I was there because for some reason I couldn’t stop smoking. I’ve been digging and trudging through my shadows, healing from my past and I got to a point where my anxiety was better but I still couldn’t stop smoking because I couldn’t get past the withdrawal symptoms. I’m now on day 5 without smoking whereas before I could never make it past day 2. I feel more at ease with the symptoms knowing that it’s only temporary, whereas addiction has the potential to last forever. My cravings are easier to settle because of the anchors you’ve offered and I feel like I finally have my life back and I can focus on what’s actually important again. Thank you infinitely 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
i tried all day to get some weed and i realize i just need to quit and focus on my goals i used to think it would help me get to my goals
Really though.... I had the same thoughts, maybe at one point it did, but at this point it’s def a negative for me to go back to it
@@AddictionMindset I'm a bodybuilder at heart I though it would help me eat more sleep better and be less sore which it may help with that but I feel the last few years weed is stopping me from moving forward like a brick wall I have to get it out of my way I have been scamming myself out of my potential and I feel like its a crossroads dreams or weed. dreams all the way
@@AddictionMindset I started RUclips when I was 12 I'm 19 now and I've privated most of my videos I feel it calling me back like its what I'm suppose to do
I dont get it. Why is legit, everyone talking about do or dont? Why do you always (not only with weed) have to stop or keep going? I think you can still consume if you can minimize it.
NO STAN IM SICK!! ONLY GOD CAN CURE ME!!!
This is my fifth time quitting. I'm at the end of week one. Anxiety, insomnia and sweat.It's something that I have experienced before. Also I am very irritable. It's hard for my family to be around me. Most of my family would wish that I would start back up again. Each time I relapsed, I thought that I could smoke in moderation. I am going to use the hack. Where I think of the last time I smoked instead of the first time I smoked. Each time I relapsed was because the first joint I smoke. Was good but not good enough. Believe people when they say you cannot smoke in moderation. I've never made it past four months. If anybody reading this wants, solid advice is that you cannot smoke in moderation. If you do, it won't be what you expect.
The cold sweats are the worst part by far
When I met my boyfriend 3 1/2 years ago he was on his 6th year of chronic smoking. As two young naive teens I decided the best way to relate to him was to also smoke. I have smoked for 3 1/2 years ever since I’ve known him, and we are now on day 3 of being sober. We found your videos after stopping, and giggled at how much we relate to you and this video. We want a better life, and we want to be healthy again in every way. I hope everyone who’s needing a sign to stop that this be it. Nothing is more important than your life being healthy, and important to you. Marijuana is not your friend in the long run, it’s just your friend for a few hours. Thanks so much for your content, and we will keep pushing for a better future. Bless ❤️
How's it going?
We are completely clean now!! It gets easier every day man. We worked together as a team, and tried to beat the demon in the room which is addiction. Very blessed to regain my body and mind back. It wasn’t an easy battle
@@Hannahremo im happy for you guys
I love that there is still a “we” through all of this ❤️
@@DivergentDiveBomb we are married now, and life is getting better everyday. ☺️ stay sober friends!
I have a good one, I've stopped smoking just doing this: "Stop smoking and breaking everything in my backyard when the stress came in until it's gone" but be careful...don't kill people or other animals in the process...I know it's tempting
What a messagebro. I finally quit meth heroin and fetynal working on 9 months. MRijuana is next. Been doing this shit half my life and was supposed to do great things with sports. Its not worth it.
I've been a daily smoker for the last 28 years and am on Day 3 of my latest attempt to quit. In my experience this video is spot on with the withdrawal symptoms and the timeframe in which they occur, so I consider this an invaluable resource. I dare say I'll be revisiting this video in the days/weeks ahead.
For me there was no excitement phase in the beginning, i went to detox straight away, just sweating and crying and being irritated since the first 12 hours
Hey I'm curious OzzyDrongo how'd you do? You sound like me, I'm on like day 6 or 7 now and it's still brutal - didn't help that I pushed my smoking to insane levels over the last say 5 or 6 years. I'm 41 this year and I refuse to waste any more of my productive years. My kid deserves better. Anyway I hope you're doing well but regardless all the best.
@@benwoodbridge4967 same here. 42 years old and been smoking since I was 15. More on then off. Day 62 and I feel absolutely horrible. Everything seems to be going wrong. My mental health is really taking its toll on me. I’m hoping the best of luck to you.
If you guys are struggling at that age then the future seems bleeker for me. I'm only 26, I don't have any relationships, no motivation, habits or goals. Just weed and anime. 😢
@@logisticsguy You still have so much time bro. If I could go back to 26 and sober up my life would be very different today. I had bigger issues than just weed but if it's a problem in your life and holding you back it's all the same. Think about it please mate. Just say you quit today. You could hit 30 with 4 years off the pot. At 40 (my age) you would have left it behind 14 years ago and you could be literally ANYWHERE. Don't make the mistake I did. Your late twenties go by fast and your thirties much faster. Seize the day bro. You got this.
Nice to see so much support in the comments what a positive community that you have created!
I'm nearly 44 hours in now. I'm focused on my health, and saving over $5,000 a year by not spending it on smoke. My insomnia has always been terrible so that's nothing new. My anxiety levels are off the charts though. This is the hardest part for me. My irritability when I'm sober is much worse, so sometimes I genuinely wonder if this is really the best thing for me personally. I know it's the best thing for my lungs, I'm not sure it's the best thing for my mind though. We'll see.
I smoked for 30 years daily, from joints to blunts. I got a city job two years ago and they do real random tests. I refused a test because I knew I would’ve burned a hole in the cup. Luckily my union allows you ONE fuck up. I quit cold turkey and it was NOT a problem at all. Weed is not a physical addiction it’s psychological so just be strong. I started working out and meditating and after about two weeks I was good. Be strong and disciplined, your body will thank you.
Bro being anxious, insomnia and breaking out in sweats is not psychological. People become physically dependent on weed otherwise they would be able to quit with no problem .
@@jaydot4956 well I didn’t have anxiety or break out in sweat so how do you explain that? Maybe your weed person was lacing it with some other substance because it’s not a physical thing. At least not with me or anyone else I’ve asked. They’re putting all kinds of other drugs in with the weed so maybe that’s the problem. Stay foced man, you can kick that habit.
Glad I'm not the only one who both fears life without pot and also fearing life with pot.
Watching your videos gives me so much confidence. I’m currently on day 9 of no weed after 12-13 years of regular smoking. I’ve tried to quit before and never got past 3-4 weeks and I now realise it was the pink cloud stage. I felt amazing and untouchable but then something bad would happen and I’d immediately go back to smoking. I’m approaching this time from a more mature and educated point of view. I’ve accepted that the next year or two of my life may be very up and down while still staying determined to push through it and keep focused on both small short term goals and more significant long term goals. Just one question, when can I expect to start putting some healthy weight back on? That’s the main reason I’m quitting, my body is so drained and weak and I really need to add some healthy weight back to my frame. Thanks again dude you’re saving lives on this channel, literally!!!❤
I was sober for 2.5 years out of the last 3 years. I've experienced many different levels of withdrawals. From demons with infinite black pits for eyes staring at me as i went to sleep to irritability and sleep issues. Weed withdrawals are no joke. Lean on people when you're weak and keep moving forward
there is no "beating" withdrawals. You simply power through it. It is what it is. There are no tricks. Nothing makes it better. You power through.
I used for 20 years, stopped for a year, continued, never felt any "withdrawal", it ain't heroin😹😹😹
Good for u pal
Everyone is different
I’ve just given up smoking and this is the first time I’ve ever felt the nausea. Makes me wonder if it’s down to the strength of the weed I was smoking. I’m also not usually someone that sweats much and over the past couple of days I’ve been sweating and jittery, like I’m on some kind of amphetamine.
Thank you so much. I’m 24 hours in and I’m excited and nervous at the same time. I never knew there was so much advice and help on YT. Subbed 👍🏽
Started every day with a joint for over 12 years. On average, I would smoke between 10 to 15 joints throughout the day. I quit last month and there was no withdrawal whatsoever, I was a bit anxious and didnt enjoy eating for about 3 days, but that was it.
I’ve been smoking pot since I was 18 and I am 39 now and I just quit cold turkey and had absolutely no withdrawal at all.
Pot stays in the fat of your body for up to 30 days so you don’t withdrawal off of it because you have it in your system for long periods of time after you quit.
So whatever your smoking has something in it that is not normal or it’s bad weed.
People don’t withdrawal off of weed that’s a fallacy!!
Rehabilitation is big business and customers fail several times before success which is good for that business.
Overdose deaths from heroin have something that is never reported but is common to all those deaths and that is alcohol. Alcohol is usually what interacted with the drug and caused the heart and lungs to stop functioning.This happens when using narcotics and mixing it with drinking alcohol, but marijuana is not a narcotic. Marijuana makes the user feel good and that is why people use it, we all want to feel good. Marijuana was not illegal 100 years ago but today marijuana is crossbred for a more potent strain and not like what was available in the past. Today's strains can and does cause anxiety in many people.Stopping the habit will have the side effect of craving it which is caused by ceasing to feel good. As i said in another comment coffee drinking will have the same effect when you stop using it and coffee is everywhere and it is a drug.
This video will cause to think about marijuana in your waking hours when you should stop thinking about it and stay busy doing other things.
7 days quitting weed
60 days Semen retention
Still a long way to go, keep it up Y'all.
Thank you for the vid.
What would your advice be for seimen retention how does one go about starting and what type of mindset should you have ?
For me it's 11 days quitting weed 0 days 1 day seimen retention
Why semen retention ? Is it necessary
@@jacobTheeCreole it does change your life probably as much as smoking weed would, all the benefits people report online are true
Man i tried but i have a girlfriend and well she needs sex as much as i do i dont think i can do semen retention
On day 20, first week was actually pretty good just lots of dreams but it started to hit hard at the end of the second week, nausea, blood pressure spikes, flu symptoms, sweats, aches and pains. Last few days have been very rough, hope it gets better quick because I'm thinking about smoking again just to feel not terrible!
How much days take .. For this stop
I’m on day 9. Irritability, mood swings, and mostly migraines for past few days. Was a super super heavy smoker.
You are going to get through it. I am on day 5 and I have been smoking for 3 years now everyday
Week 12 and it's much better now, got noticeably better after month 2 but I was a heavy smoker who did it for years. There is light at the end of the tunnel, it may take a few tries though so don't give up.
I’m in week one day 4 I’m experiencing this all right now . Any advice ??
If your withdrawal from weed ahahahahahahah alcohol is the hardest to quit
Why would you be a dick like this? What is wrong with you, people are dealing with this shit and your are just shitting on them.
Your life must be shit.
the 4 worst things about thc withdrawal:
-anger
-headaches
-anxiety
-body overheating and constant sweating
bro everything you said it happen to me whene i smoke weed,so i decided to stop it i am still young boy this thing is not for me i star smoking this whene i have 16 years and now i have 21 years am not ganna kill my self with my hand
On my 10th day of being sober n I admit it hasn’t been easily , but I’ve been taking it day by day. But I’m so glad I crossed this video thank you doc ❤
I’m so scared to talk about this with my friends. I don’t want to be judged and the shame/guilt is eating away at me. Sometimes I can’t control myself and have anxiety and panic attacks but feel like I can’t reach out. People know I smoke but I don’t want to be seen as an addict. I’ve always been taught that’s the worst of the worst.
My friend look at all these people in the comments. You're not the only one. I'm on day 1 and I also haven't spoken to friends about it for the same reason. But there's no shame, you're literally doing the wise thing for your life. It's not the same for everyone, but I have a lot less anxiety without smoking than with. Just stay strong and ride the wave, like Dr Frank said - there's an end to withdrawal. There's not an end to addiction. Good luck!
Bro my mom won’t believe I’m addicted.
I just had to come back to this video and THANK YOU! It’s been 2 months for me now and this video is by far the most beneficial video I’ve watched and I think it really helped me. I love a good challenge and this video really worked for me more than anything 🙌 you did good! Thanks again :)